What Was Ancient Civilization in Greece Like?

City-states in Greece were very isolated from one another because Greece had a lot of mountains and islands glaciers and ice floats cactus filled forests swamps and jungles

mountains and islands

Greek city-states were unable to unite to form one nation because __________. of their differences on how to make the best statue of Zeus not all Greek city-states spoke Greek of the freezing cold temperature of the mountainous terrain (land with mountains)

of the mountainous terrain (land with mountains)

In Greek mythology, who was the messenger of the gods? Apollo Neptune Hermes

Hermes (This symbol is associated with speed.)

Which answer BEST describes why villages in ancient Greece developed into independent city-states? Differences in religion made it hard for Greeks to like each other. Greek geography made it hard for Greeks to communicate with each other. Disagreements in agricultural (farming) methods (ways) made Greeks not want to live near each other. The Spartans were always making corrupt deals with the Persians.

Greek geography made it hard for Greeks to communicate with each other.

Greece was made up of many small islands. True OR False

True

The BEST definition of a city-state is... a big city a city and the surrounding areas with its own independent government a city and the surrounding areas controlled by the king of that country. a tiny state

a city and the surrounding areas with its own independent government

Choose the BEST answer. Because it was so hard for Ancient Greeks to communicate with each other due to mountainous terrain and isolated islands, they created.... a political (government) system based on independent city-states where everyone could be left alone to do their own thing. one political (government) system based on a king who visited all Greek cities to make sure they were following orders. a tourism industry for Persian vacations. the olive trade.

a political (government) system based on independent city-states where everyone could be left alone to do their own thing.

Athens was able to develop the most powerful naval fleet (tons of war boats or battle ships) in ancient Greece mainly because of its: close distance to the Black Sea. large amount of olives. wonderful friendship with Persia. close distance to the Aegean Sea.

close distance to the Aegean Sea.

Life in ancient Greece was shaped by which geographical features? valleys and forests deserts and oases glaciers and tundra mountains and islands

mountains and islands

Which reason did the Athenians most likely use to persuade others to join the Delian League? political stability economic opportunities cultural diversity mutual protection

mutual protection

Use the excerpt to answer the question. Zeus. . . could, by shaking his aegis [shield], produce storms . . . and intense darkness. At his command the mighty thunder rolls, the lightning flashes, and the clouds open. . . . —from The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome, Blackie & Son, 1880 This excerpt shows how the ancient Greeks used mythology to explain nature. technology. government. love.

nature.

Which geographic factor was most critical to the success of trade and commerce for the Greek city-states? temperate climate navigable water seasonal winds mountain range

navigable water

In 1000 BCE, the Archaic period began with aristocrats ruling in a form of government known as _________. tyranny democracy monarchy oligarchy

oligarchy

Which of these was an important export of ancient Greece? pottery gold wheat spices

pottery

Which of the following forms of transportation would have most contributed to the expansion of the trading network by ancient Greeks? row ships walking caravans

row ships

Which skill allowed the Greek city-states to develop into a powerful trading network? civil engineering mountain climbing sailing farming

sailing

What allowed the ancient Greeks to trade so widely? stable and peaceful government many gold and silver mines well-constructed roads shipbuilding skills

shipbuilding skills

Which event is the basis of both the Iliad and the Odyssey? the rise of the Spartans the Trojan War the first Olympic Games the Peloponnesian War

the Trojan War

The ancient Greeks were unable to farm their rocky terrain and turned to the Aegean Sea __________. to abandon their home and resettle in Pacific Islands. to fish and form trade routes to surrounding countries to trade what they had for what they needed as a source of the fountain of youth to make war with the Chinese navy.

to fish and form trade routes to surrounding countries to trade what they had for what they needed

Which was the most important reason for the Greek city-states to trade with other partners in the Mediterranean Sea? to gain better access to agricultural goods due to their own lack of fertile farmland to exchange religious and cultural ideas to trade their surplus goods for camels to strengthen political and cultural ties

to gain better access to agricultural good due to their own lack of fertile farmland

Use the list below to answer the question.Ancient Greek Gods • had emotions • married and had children • required food and sleep What feature of ancient Greek gods is emphasized by the list? They were like humans in some ways. They were objects of worship. They were powerful. They were the subject of stories.

They were like humans in some ways.

Which of the following is a commonly shared feature of city-states in ancient Greece? direct democracy for all male citizens government ruled by landholding elites military training for women right to trade with other city-states

government ruled by landholding elites

Which physical feature has hindered the sharing of cultural ideas among city-states in ancient Greece? water highways isolated valleys navigable rivers temperate rainforests

isolated valleys

In ancient Greece, the need to search for new colonies and trade with other partners in the Mediterranean Sea were based on ______. overpopulation labor shortages enormity of the empire lack of natural resources

lack of natural resources

A key characteristic of ancient Greek city-state was: centralized government common language religious freedom localized power

localized power

The Greek gods of Aphrodite and Eros are both associated with government. farming. love. athletics.

love.

People in ancient Greece relied on which physical feature of geography to support their way of life? many harbors large lakes wide plains dense forests

many harbors

Hermes, a figure from ancient Greek mythology, carried a staff with special powers. Which modern profession is associated with a caduceus? education law medicine architecture

medicine

Which was the most significant type of assistance the Spartans provided to the Athenians during the Persian War? supplies military diplomacy language

military

In both Athenian and Spartan societies, __________ were at the top of the social pyramid. land owners religious leaders military leaders wealthy merchants

military leaders

The Late Bronze Age in Greece, which lasted from 2000 BCE to 1200 BCE, was characterized by ________, which were governments ruled by kings. tyrannies democracies oligarchies monarchies

monarchies

Which factor was most responsible for the development of independent city-states? frequent warfare language barriers religious conflicts geographic features

geographic features

Which of the following factors prevented Greece from expanding into a large empire? language geography culture religion

geography

An upper-class ten-year-old boy in ancient Athens would most likely spend his days hunting for food. sailing with the navy. training for the military. getting an education.

getting an education.

Which of the following city-states was most closely associated with the development of limited democracy in ancient Greece? Athens Crete Sparta Olympia

Athens

Myths were stories created by the Greeks about gods and goddesses to explain what happened in all of the following except... the afterlife everyday life government nature

government

Why was Poseidon considered one of the main gods in ancient Greek mythology? Ancient Greeks believed in an underworld. Ancient Greeks enjoyed music and other arts. Ancient Greeks depended on the sea for food and trade. Ancient Greeks often went to war against each other.

Ancient Greeks depended on the sea for food and trade.

Which figure is known in ancient Greek mythology as the "goddess of love"? Demeter Hera Aphrodite Athena

Aphrodite

Which statement best describes a difference in the treatment of girls in ancient Athens and Sparta? Athenian girls were sent to school while Spartan girls were taught at home. Athenian girls were taught household duties by their mothers while Spartan girls were trained in sports and fitness. Spartan girls were trained to hunt and fish while Athenian girls were taught to farm. Spartan girls were required to serve in the military while Athenian girls were sent to relatives to learn a trade.

Athenian girls were taught household duties by their mothers while Spartan girls were trained in sports and fitness.

The democracy of Athens only allowed _________ to vote. slaves foreigners Athenian women Athenian men

Athenian men

Which of the following was a cause of the Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens? Athens assumed a predominant role in the Delian League. Athens refused to support the Peloponnesian League at Marathon. Athens was suspicious of Sparta's ever-increasing influence in the region. Athens encroached on Spartan territory by building walls around it.

Athens assumed a predominant role in the Delian League.

Which of the following was an effect of the Peloponnesian War? The Athenian economy never recovered. Sparta became the dominant force of the Delian League. Athens remained the cultural center of the Greek world. Athens and Sparta withdrew into permanent isolation.

Athens remained the cultural center of the Greek world.

Which of the following were famous and important city states in Ancient Greece? Choose all that apply: Athens Rome Rhodes Sparta

Athens, Sparta

Which is the best title for this list? Small islands Isolated valleys Mountains terrain Good sites for harbors Topography of Ancient China Development of Ancient Rome Geographic Features of Ancient Greece Physical Attributes of Ancient Egypt

Geographic Features of Ancient Greece

What is the best definition of a direct democracy? Power is held by one person who rules by force. Power is held by a few people. Citizens elect officials to represent them in government. Citizens vote on laws in an assembly

Citizens vote on laws in an assembly

_______________ was the ruler who instituted democracy in Athens. Pericles Cleisthenes Cimon Draco

Cleisthenes

The Greek tradition of comedy arose out of devotion to which of the following gods? Hera Apollo Dionysus Hades

Dionysus

Which statement best explains why Ancient Greek mythology contained a large number of gods and goddesses? Each god and goddess represented a distinct aspect of life. Each Greek ruler was immortalized after death as a god or goddess. Each Greek city-state frequently adopted gods and goddesses worshipped by conquered peoples. Each Greek person worshipped his or her own god or goddess as a protector.

Each god and goddess represented a distinct aspect of life.

On which continent is Greece located? Africa Asia Europe

Europe (Location B)

The Peloponnesian War was a series of conflicts between _____. African kingdoms Greek city-states barbarian groups Roman cities

Greek city-states

The success of the Delian League required the participation of other _____. Greek city-states African kingdoms Roman states Persian cities

Greek city-states

In ancient Greece, people depended on the sea. Ancient Greeks used ships to carry olives, pottery, and other goods to locations across the Mediterranean Sea. What was likely an effect of the process described in the information? Greek armies fought few wars. The population of Greece decreased as people left to settle colonies. The wealth of Greece decreased as goods went to other places. Greek culture spread over a wide area.

Greek culture spread over a wide area.

Who was the Greek poet who wrote the Illiad and the Odyssey? Homer Herodotus Virgil Livy

Homer

Which body of water was critical in enabling some Greek city-states to become powerful trading forces during ancient Greece? Tigris River Nile River Mediterranean Sea North Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Which of the following did the ancient Greeks view as the most important link to the rest of the world? North Sea Tigris River Mediterranean Sea Nile River

Mediterranean Sea

Which flow chart correctly shows changes in ancient Athenian government? Tyranny-->Democracy-->Oligarchy-->Monarchy Democracy-->Tyranny-->Monarchy-->Oligarchy Oligarchy-->Monarchy-->Democracy-->Tyranny Monarchy-->Oligarchy-->Tyranny-->Democracy

Monarchy-->Oligarchy-->Tyranny-->Democracy

Why did the Greeks develop city-states? Religion differences hindered any unifying efforts. Mountainous geography encouraged formation of local powers. People desired a centralized, all-powerful capital. People wanted to create a permanent monarchy.

Mountainous geography encouraged formation of local powers.

Which statement best characterized a challenge rooted from the unique geographic features in ancient Greece? Mild climate made agriculture tough for farmers. Smooth shorelines created problems for sea traders. Mountains and seas made unity difficult for city-states. Flat plateaus made city-states vulnerable to attacks.

Mountains and seas made unity difficult for city-states.

Which statement best describes the impact that geography had on ancient Greece? Rugged coastlines created challenges for traders. Temperate climate made agriculture difficult. Small islands made unity possible. Mountains and water divided the land.

Mountains and water divided the land.

How did geography affect life during ancient Greece? The sea discouraged people to trade their surplus goods for other food items. Greeks traveled to other city-states by sea to spread religious ideas and doctrines. People used the sea as a highway to connect with other city-states. City-states used the sea as natural barriers to prevent the exchange of ideas.

People used the sea as a highway to connect with other city-states.

The Spartans defeated the Athenians during the Peloponnesian War by enlisting the assistance of which group of people? Egyptians Ionians Romans Persians

Persians

Use the excerpt to answer the question. . . . his alone was the power of stilling the angry waves, of soothing the troubled waters, and granting safe voyages to mariners [sailors]. —from The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome, Blackie & Son, 1880 Which figure in ancient Greek mythology is described in the information? Apollo Dionysus Poseidon Ares

Poseidon

Which of these describes the early pattern of trade developed by the ancient Greeks? Ships sailed along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Ships sailed across the Pacific Ocean to allied countries. Ships sailed around Europe to the North Sea. Ships sailed to colonies across the Atlantic Ocean.

Ships sailed along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Belos was a seven-year-old boy in ancient Greece. He lived in the military barracks with other boys away from his family for most of his childhood. He did not return home until at least age thirty. Where did Belos most likely live? Athens Corinth Thebes Sparta

Sparta

Use the information to answer the question. This ancient Greek city-state often battled its neighbors. It was ruled by a small number of military leaders. Military training and service were the most important things in this society. Which city-state is described in the information? Sparta Corinth Megara Athens

Sparta

Which city-state was best known for its emphasis on military training, travel restrictions and monarchy in ancient Greece? Athens Crete Sparta Olympia

Sparta

Read the information and answer the question. Speaker 1: The military is the most important part of a city-state. Speaker 2: The study of the arts is vital to the health of citizens. Speaker 3: The establishment of democratic principles helps keep a city-state strong. Speaker 4: The creation of universities is necessary for the education of citizens. Which speaker is most likely from Sparta? Speaker 4 Speaker 3 Speaker 2 Speaker 1

Speaker 1

Why do we continue to learn about and read Greek myths such as the Iliad? The Greek myths reflect human experiences and tell about how heroes overcome challenges The Greek myths give historians 100% accurate descriptions of historical events. The Greek myths have real life stories about everyday people. The Greek myths provide archeologists with exact and accurate details about daily life in Ancient Greece.

The Greek myths reflect human experiences and tell about how heroes overcome challenges

Which statement most accurately describes trade and commerce in ancient Greece? The Greeks traded their surplus precious metals and spices with other partners. The Greeks imported wine and fine pottery from other city-states. The Greeks sought new colonies to satisfy their needs for natural resources. The Greeks heavily relied on land as their transportation routes.

The Greeks sought new colonies to satisfy their needs for natural resources.

Which statement accurately describes how the Ancient Greeks viewed the relationship between themselves and their deities? The Greeks thought their gods were based on the best aspects of humanity. The Greeks thought their gods preferred to reward humans rather than punish them. The Greeks thought their gods did not respond to their prayers. The Greeks thought their gods were flawed like human beings.

The Greeks thought their gods were flawed like human beings.

The ancient Greek city-states Athens and Sparta were alike in which way? They both had large navies. They both required all male citizens to serve as soldiers. They both relied on slave labor. They both had a democratic form of government.

They both relied on slave labor.

Which of the following ultimately resulted in the defeat of Athens in the Peloponnesian War? Athens suffered after losing the tribute money it received from the Delian League. The Spartans amassed a great naval fleet with the assistance of the Persians. The Spartans tore down the long walls that the Athenians had built for protection. Athens failed in its attempt to invade Sicily and lost most of its military force.

The Spartans amassed a great naval fleet with the assistance of the Persians.

Which statement about the commercial activities in ancient Greece is most accurate? The lack of building materials hindered the development of city-states. Greeks resisted attempts to conquer new colonies to find resources. Greece exported many natural resources such as precious metals and grain. The lack of suitable farmland forced Greeks to trade with others.

The lack of suitable farmland forced Greeks to trade with others.

Which of the following statements is true about the city-state of Sparta and its rival city-state of Athens? The military was more central to Sparta's culture than Athens's. Unlike Athens, Sparta was governed by a democratic system. Unlike Athens, girls were not allowed to receive an education in Sparta. Sparta was considerably smaller in size than Athens.

The military was more central to Sparta's culture than Athens's.

What statement about the geography of ancient Greece BEST explains the reason why city-states relied on trade to obtain a portion of their food? The Greeks had no idea how to fish well, so they could not use fish as a food source. Their population grew to high (too many people), so there was not enough farmland to provide enough food for everyone. They did not have to rely on trade at all, because they had all the food they needed. The freezing cold killed all the crops and created starvation.

Their population grew to high (too many people), so there was not enough farmland to provide enough food for everyone.

The Spartan army saved the Athenians from certain destruction in the Persian War in the battle of __________. Artemisium Thermopylae Salamis Marathon

Thermopylae

In Aesop's Fables, animals or insects play which role? They act out human situations to teach moral lessons. They encourage writing lyric poems. They speak for the gods. They represent famous leaders.

They act out human situations to teach moral lessons.

Athens had one of the first forms of _______ government. oligarchical democratic monarchical autocratic

democratic

The ____ Olympians were regarded as the most important gods to the Greeks. Thirteen Seven Twelve Nine

Twelve

Which figure is known in ancient Greek mythology as "king of the gods"? Poseidon Zeus Apollo Hermes

Zeus

Which god was the head of the Greek pantheon of gods? Apollo Hera Ares Zeus

Zeus

An agora was a common feature of ancient Greek city-states. Which of these best describes an agora? a hearth in a family home a school system a police force a public space to gather

a public space to gather

Which type of government was ruled by a group of landholding nobles in ancient Greece? aristocracy republic monarchy direct democracy

aristocracy

In which of the following ways did the Ancient Greeks use mythology in their worldview? as literal truth meant to explain the world around them as symbolic moral teachings but not as literal truth as a substitute for history and philosophy as entertainment not meant to be taken literally

as literal truth meant to explain the world around them

What was one requirement for having the right to vote under Athenian democracy? serving in the military having an education being male owning a business

being male

Which feature is shared by both Athens and Sparta city-states? limited democracy military society property rights common language

common language

To counter the domination of the Delian League, the Spartans _____. withdrew into permanent isolation created the Peloponnesian League supported democracy as the form of government barred its citizens from trading with the Athenians

created the Peloponnesian League

The unique geographic features of Greece were largely responsible for the Greeks to _____. abandon sea trades develop a collection of polis (city-states) build a large empire abandon democratic governments

develop a collection of polis (city-states)

Open discussion of laws and male participation of assembly were essential to ______. monarchy direct democracy aristocracy dictatorship

direct democracy

Which type of government did Athens have under Pericles? republic direct democracy monarchy aristocracy

direct democracy

As a result of the Peloponnesian War, the dominant power of the Athenian Empire in the Greek world _____. did not change ended declined expanded

ended

Which of the following best describes the form of both the Iliad and the Odyssey? series of fables lyric morality play epic poem origin myth

epic poem

The need for land and resources caused ancient Greek city-states to establish colonies. practice plantation farming. distribute food and goods equally. limit foreign trade.

establish colonies.

Development in an overseas trading network during the ancient Greece resulted in which of the following? exchange of cultural ideas lower living standards frequent war and chaos lack of natural resources

exchange of cultural ideas

Myths about Greek gods were important in Ancient Greek daily life because they explained events in the natural world justified their type of government directed them to a monotheistic path helped undermine the Persian religion

explained events in the natural world

Which of the following activities in Ancient Greek life was a way for the Greeks to honor their deities? getting tattoos festivals charitable acts trading

festivals

Historically, the Greeks used the water to trade which surplus with other partners? fine pottery gunpowder precious metals grain

fine pottery

Athenian boys were expected to start education by the age of ____. eight fifteen five ten

five

Which of the following best explains why traders in ancient Greece refer to the sea as "highways of water"? food source natural barriers irrigation source transportation routes

transportation routes

Athens required men to serve ______ years in the military. three two ten six

two

The period from 650 BCE to 400 BCE saw the rise of ________, rulers who took power from the aristocracy by enlisting the aid of the poor. oligarchs monarchs tyrants democrats

tyrants

The Persian Wars allowed the Greeks to become more _____. disjointed united democratic rebellious

united

Spartan boys were taken from their parents at the age of seven and trained in ________. warfare rhetorical speaking emotional honesty athletics

warfare

Athenian girls received little or no formal education, but were instead taught spinning, _____, and other domestic arts. singing weaving gardening crocheting

weaving

As a result of the Persian Wars, the Spartans _____. expanded their land into Asia Minor became a naval power in the Mediterranean dominated the Delian League withdrew into isolation from others

withdrew into isolation from others