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Mastery Check: Greek Geography & Government (2.1 & 2.2)

Quiz by Lauren Casteen

High School
World History
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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  • Q1
    Why did Greek civilization develop in city-states, instead of in more traditional kingdoms like Egypt or China?
    The Greek people had many different languages and religions.
    The separate islands of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.
    Greece and Rome were often at war.
    Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control.
    30s
    WH.H.2.1
  • Q2
    What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
    A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
    An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
    Greece’s location led ancient Greeks to become skilled sailors
    Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
    30s
    WH.H.2.1
  • Q3
    One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of
    belief in one God
    absolute monarchies
    separate, independent city-states
    extensive trade with the Persians
    30s
    WH.H.2.1
  • Q4
    How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?
    Flat plains made centralized rule possible.
    Rich farmland led to dependence on agriculture.
    Tropical climate discouraged urban development.
    Excellent harbors encouraged seafaring trade.
    30s
    WH.H.2.1
  • Q5
    In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on
    education
    worship of gods
    military service
    family structures
    30s
    WH.H.2.2
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a definition of a STATE?
    a system of thought or belief
    groups of people connected by trade networks
    a group of people unified by a single central government
    a city and its surrounding territory
    30s
    WH.H.2.2
  • Q7
    Who could participate in democracy in ancient Athens?
    all adults born in Athens
    all adult men
    educated women
    adult men who were born in Athens
    30s
    WH.H.2.2
  • Q8
    Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?
    “I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.”
    “This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens.”
    “The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in government.”
    “I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God.”
    30s
    WH.H.2.2

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