Ancient Greece Assessment Practice

In what ways were ancient Greek city-states alike and different?

• They all had the same form of government and culture.

• They were all located in the same geographical area but had different forms of government and culture.

• They had different forms of government but shared the same culture.

• They were all isolated and had no interaction with each other.

A peninsula is a landform that is surrounded by water on how many sides?

• One side

• Two sides

• Three sides

• Four sides

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either side. What is an isthmus?

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either side

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A mountain range separating two valleys

• A desert area with little vegetation

Which island lies about halfway between the Greek mainland and northeastern Africa?

• Crete

• Sicily

• Cyprus

• Malta

What percentage of Greece is made up of mountains?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 70%

Travel was difficult in ancient Greece because:

• the terrain was mountainous and rugged.

• there were no roads.

• the seas were too dangerous.

• the climate was harsh.

The sea played a significant role in the lives of early Greeks by:

• providing a means for trade and transportation

• being a barrier to cultural exchange

• serving as a source of fresh water

• isolating them from other civilizations

In what ways were ancient Greek city-states alike and different?

• They were all democracies and had the same culture.

• They had different forms of government but shared language and religion.

• They were all monarchies and had different languages.

• They had the same government and different religions.

What role did citizens play in the governance of their city-state in ancient Greece?

• Citizens had no role in governance.

• Citizens participated directly in decision-making.

• Citizens only paid taxes and had no say.

• Citizens were only involved in military decisions.

Fill in the blank: In an ancient Greek democracy, power was shared by a large number of ________ citizens.

• male

• female

• young

• elderly