Unit 6 - Ancient Greece Test Review 2024-25

What geographic feature made it difficult for Greek city-states to unite?

• Mountains
• Rivers
• Deserts
• Forests

Why did the Greeks rely on trade?

• They had limited farmland
• They had too much farmland
• They didn’t know how to farm
• They only wanted luxury goods

What helped ancient Greeks become skilled sailors?

• Long coastlines and many islands
• A flat landscape
• Large inland lakes
• Cold climate

Why were city-states common in Greece?

• Geography kept areas isolated
• They preferred being part of an empire
• Greece was a desert region
• The Greeks were nomads

What effect did Greece’s geography have on its economy?

• It encouraged trade and shipbuilding
• It supported large-scale farming
• It helped build one strong empire
• It discouraged contact with others

What kind of government did Athens have?

• Direct democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Dictatorship

In Athens, who could vote?

• Free male citizens
• All people
• Women and slaves
• Foreigners and merchants

How was Sparta’s government different from Athens?

• Sparta was ruled by a few leaders
• Sparta was a democracy
• Sparta had kings elected by people
• Sparta let everyone vote

Why is Athenian democracy important?

• It influenced modern governments
• It created the first laws
• It banned public speaking
• It only helped kings

What is a democracy?

• A system where citizens vote on laws
• A government ruled by a king
• A government with no leaders
• A system where only priests have power