SS7 - Unit 5 - Ancient Greece

How did mountain ranges affect Greece's development?

• They united the city-states under one government.

• They isolated the city-states, leading to independent development.

• They encouraged trade with other regions.

• They made agriculture the main focus of Greek society.

How did being near the sea affect the development of Greek civilization?

• It isolated the Greeks from other cultures.

• It made agriculture the main economic activity.

• It encouraged the Greeks to become sailors and merchants.

• It led to the Greeks developing a single, unified government.

How did Greece's climate affect its development?

• Grain grew abundantly, making it the main trade good.

• Dry summers led to reliance on olives and grapes for trade.

• The climate discouraged any form of agriculture.

• The climate was too wet for any crops to thrive.

How did physical geography shape Greek culture?

• It led to a unified Greek culture with little outside influence.

• It isolated Greek communities, fostering independence.

• It made Greece a landlocked region with no sea access.

• It discouraged any form of trade or cultural exchange.

What are some things that Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations had in common?

• Both developed a system of writing and lived in large stone fortresses.

• Only the Minoans developed a system of writing.

• The Mycenaeans lived in wooden houses.

• Both civilizations were peaceful and never invaded.

Why was the legend of the Trojan War an important part of Ionian culture?

• It represented a heroic past for the Greeks in Ionia.

• It was a story about peace and prosperity.

• It was ignored by the Greeks in Ionia.

• It was a recent event during their time.

How were the Minoans and Mycenaeans advanced cultures?

• The Minoans had a writing system and running water; the Mycenaeans made fine bronze weapons and pottery.

• The Minoans had no writing system; the Mycenaeans had no pottery.

• Both civilizations were primitive and lacked technology.

• The Minoans and Mycenaeans were nomadic tribes.

What does the word "eventual" mean in the context of the Trojan War section?

• Final

• Beginning

• Temporary

• Uncertain

What values became part of Greek identity according to the text?

• Wealth, power, and fame

• Bravery, strength, and honor

• Peace, love, and happiness

• Wisdom, intelligence, and creativity

How did Homer preserve the memory of Mycenaean civilization?

• By writing laws

• By building monuments

• Through stories about victory in their war with Troy

• By creating art