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What geographical feature significantly impacted life in ancient Greece?

Vast plains good for agriculture
Numerous mountains and islands (correct)
Large desert areas
Extensive river systems

Ancient Greeks primarily used land routes for transportation due to the rugged terrain.

False (B)

What is the term for a Greek city-state?

polis

Greeks used _____ for sails on their ships.

wool Signup and view all the answers

Match the agricultural product with its use in ancient Greece:

Wool = Making cloth Flax = Creating linen Olives = Food and trade Metal Ore = Valuable resource found in the mountains Signup and view all the answers

What natural resource was abundant in Greece and important for both building and food?

Oak Trees (D) Signup and view all the answers

Ancient Greek city-states were unified under one central government.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Besides Greece, name one other area in which the Greeks established colonies.

Turkey or Italy Signup and view all the answers

Mountains in Greece were useful for raising _ and _.

goats and sheep Signup and view all the answers

Why did trade play a vital role in ancient Greece?

To acquire foods and resources not readily available locally (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Greek city-state called?

Polis (A) Signup and view all the answers

The poleis of ancient Greece formed a single country.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What vital resource did the Greeks need from their city-states?

farmland Signup and view all the answers

What was one primary reason the Greeks established colonies?

To find new lands (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Greeks started colonies to _____ in various regions.

farm Signup and view all the answers

Which product did the Greeks NOT commonly sell during their trade?

Wheat (B) Signup and view all the answers

The Greeks intended to spread their culture while establishing colonies.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which regions still show traces of ancient Greek settlements today?

Modern-day Italy and France Signup and view all the answers

Marseille was founded as a Greek colony more than 2,500 years ago.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The Greeks migrated in search of _____ due to insufficient farmland.

resources Signup and view all the answers

What term is used when referring to the Greek culture collectively?

the Greek Signup and view all the answers

The collection of Greek-speaking poleis is known as _____ .

Hellas Signup and view all the answers

Match the ancient Greek periods with their corresponding dates:

Mycenaean = 1750 – 1050 BC Dark Ages = 1100 – 750 BC Archaic = 800 – 480 BC Classical = 510 – 323 BC Hellenistic = 323 – 146 BC Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Greek products with their characteristics:

Wine = Can be stored longer than fresh grapes Olive oil = Essential for cooking and trade Grapes = Fresh product with a short shelf life Wheat = Not commonly traded by Greeks Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of the Classical period in Ancient Greece?

The First Olympic Games (A) Signup and view all the answers

The Peloponnesian War ended in 404 BC.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about Greek colonies?

Colonies acted independently but felt a link with the homeland. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country is cited as a model for democracy based on its political structure?

The Netherlands Signup and view all the answers

The phenomenon of migrating for food can be traced back to the initial migration of people from _______.

Africa Signup and view all the answers

Which event does NOT belong to the timeline of Ancient Greece?

End of the Roman Empire (B) Signup and view all the answers

Spread of Greek Culture

The spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean region, primarily through the establishment of colonies.

Why did Greeks establish colonies?

The reasons behind Greek colonization, not conquest, but the need for additional resources and lands.

Connection between Colonies and Mother Cities

The maintenance of connections between Greek colonies and their original city-states, despite the colonies' independent status.

Cultural Fusion in Greek Colonies

The process of blending Greek culture with local customs and traditions in the colonies, resulting in a unique mix.