Ancient Greece and the Olmec Civilization

Which landform limits flat farmland in mainland Greece?

• Plains

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

What term describes land surrounded by water on three sides, typical of ancient Greece?

• Isthmus

• Peninsula

• Archipelago

• Delta

Which sea did not border ancient Greece?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Black Sea

Why did early Greeks turn to the sea for travel and resources?

• They had advanced road networks.

• Overland travel was difficult due to mountains.

• They feared inland enemies.

• Sea travel was faster than walking.

Which two early civilizations developed in the Aegean region?

• Romans and Persians

• Minoans and Mycenaeans

• Egyptians and Phoenicians

• Dorians and Spartans

On which island did the Minoans establish their civilization?

• Rhodes

• Sicily

• Crete

• Cyprus

What event contributed to the collapse of the Minoan civilization?

• Foreign invasion

• Volcanic eruption causing a tsunami

• Famine due to drought

• Civil war between city‑states

Who is known as the “Father of Modern Medicine”?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Hippocrates

The Socratic Method developed by Socrates primarily involves:

• Writing epic poems

• Conducting medical experiments

• Asking guided questions to stimulate critical thinking

• Building temples to the gods

Which Greek goddess was the patron of wisdom and warfare?

• Aphrodite

• Hera

• Athena

• Artemis