Characteristics of Ancient Greece

What does the acronym GRAPES help describe?

• The characteristics of a civilization

• Types of fruits

• Methods of farming

• Styles of art

What aspects of ancient Greece are suggested to be explored using GRAPES?

• Geography, religions, achievements, politics, economics, and social structures

• Language, art, music, dance, and literature

• Technology, science, mathematics, and engineering

• Food, clothing, shelter, and transportation

Where was Ancient Greece located?

• Northwestern Europe

• Southeastern Europe

• Southwestern Asia

• Northeastern Africa

What is a peninsula?

• A body of land surrounded by water on all sides

• A body of land with water on three sides

• A body of land with water on one side

• A body of land with no water around it

What percentage of Greece's mainland is mountainous?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which sea is located to the east of the Greek peninsula?

• Ionian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Black Sea

Where is the Ionian Sea located in relation to Greece?

• To the north

• To the east

• To the west

• To the south

Which sea is to the south of Greece?

• Aegean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

Which of the following islands was settled by the Greeks in the Aegean Sea?

• Sicily

• Crete

• Corsica

• Sardinia

What were the typical ways to make a living for Greeks on the islands?

• Mining and weaving

• Fishing and trade

• Farming and hunting

• Pottery and sculpture