Ancient Greek Government and Geography

Which of the following best describes ancient Greece?

• It was located on a peninsula.

• It was one large island.

• It was its own continent.

• It was landlocked.

How did geography influence ancient Greek societies?

• Mountains and seas made it easy for people to communicate.

• Mountains and seas helped unite different regions.

• Mountains and seas created barriers between groups of people.

• Mountains and seas did not influence ancient Greek societies. 

What type of government was practiced in ancient Athens?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

What else distinguished Sparta from other Greek city-states?

• It was known for its art and culture.

• Its leaders prioritized building military strength.

• It was the oldest city-state in Greece.

• Its leaders focused on trade and commerce.

Which of the following best describes religion in ancient Greece?

• Monotheistic – worshiping one god

• Polytheistic – worshiping multiple gods

• Atheistic– worshiping no gods

• Animistic – worshiping natural elements and objects

What was Athena the goddess of?

• Love and beauty

• Oceans and waters

• Wisdom and warfare

• Music and dance

Which athletic competition that still occurs today originated in ancient Greece?

• Gladiatorial combat

• World Cup

• Tour de France

• Olympic Games

Which of the following contributed to the decline of ancient Greece?

• Invasion by the Mongol Empire

• Invasion by Germanic tribes

• Invasion by the Roman Empire

• Invasion by Viking raiders

Which of the following were significantly influenced by ancient Greece?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Rome

• The Renaissance & The Enlightenment

If you were told nothing about the ancient Greeks other than the story of how their gods -the Olympians- came to power, what could you learn about the land’s features and resources?

• There were mountains and lightning storms.

• It was a desert.

• It was surrounded by oceans.