Greece

What made farming in Greece very difficult?

• mud

• weather

• rocks

• lack of animals

Why was traveling by land difficult for Ancient Greeks?

• there were so many mountains

• there were so many animals

• there was often war happening

• there were so many rivers

Why was the sea very important to the Ancient Greeks?

• it provided fish to eat

• it allowed for easy travel and trade

• it provided water for farms

• they did not use the sea much

What idea that is important today came from Ancient Greece?

• Nobody should be a slave

• People should rule themselves

• Men and women should be equal

• Leaders must be wise

Why is Sparta said to have been an oligarchy?

• Military strength was valued

• The government had 2 kings

• a small group held most of the power

• all people held power

How was Ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the US today?

• citizens gave leaders full power

• citizens elected representatives to make laws

• they were the same

• citizens voted on all issues (direct)

How did the government of Athens differ from that of Sparta?

• Athens focused on democracy, while Sparta focused on oligarchy.

• Athens focused on military, while Sparta focused on trade.

• Athens had a monarchy, while Sparta had a democracy.

• Athens focused on democracy, while Sparta focused on military and oligarchy.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What city in Greece had the first democracy?

• Athens
• Sparta
• Corinth
• Mycenae

How did the government of Athens differ from that of Sparta? Read the choices carefully.

• Athens focused on democracy, while Sparta focused on learning and philosophy.

• Athens focused on military, while Sparta focused on trade.

• Athens had a monarchy, while Sparta had a democracy.

• Athens focused on democracy, while Sparta focused on military and oligarchy.

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Which issue led to the Peloponnesian War?

• Competition for control of Greece
• Religious differences
• A long standing trade dispute
• Revenge for past military defeats