Greece Geography Quiz

What is a city-state?

• A large country with many cities

• A city that is also an independent state

• A state with multiple cities

• A city located on a coast

What does the term "coastal" refer to?

• Related to mountains

• Related to forests

• Related to the sea or ocean

• Related to deserts

What is a coastal plain?

• A flat area near the coast

• A mountainous region

• A desert area

• A forested region

What is a colony?

• A large city

• A group of people living in a new territory

• A type of government

• A type of building

What does "independent" mean?

• Relying on others

• Free from outside control

• Part of a larger group

• Dependent on another country

What is an isthmus?

• A large island

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas

• A type of mountain

• A deep valley

What does "maritime" refer to?

• Related to land

• Related to the sea

• Related to air travel

• Related to agriculture

What is a peninsula?

• A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides

• A type of mountain range

• A large desert

• A type of forest

What does "rugged" mean?

• Smooth and flat

• Rough and uneven

• Soft and gentle

• Wet and slippery

What is terrain?

• The weather of a region

• The physical features of a piece of land

• The population of a city

• The history of a country