Check for Understanding – Ancient Greece Geography 1. Which of the following best describes the geographic make-‐up of Greece? a. Lots of flat, dry land b. One large island surrounded by ocean c. Lots of smaller islands and mountains d. Large, flat land with one large mountain e. None of these 2. Understanding the geography of Greece is important to the daily life. Because Greece had several mountains and islands – a. It was very easy for trade to flourish b. There was lots of interaction between cities c. Cities were very isolated from each other d. It was great for farmland 3. True or False: In Ancient Greece, Athens was unable to develop a strong navy because of the isolation of the city. a. True b. False 4. How would one most likely travel between city-‐states in Ancient Greece? a. One would most likely have to fight a civil war to be allowed to pass b. One would likely be able to take an easy journey on foot c. One would likely have to wait for the correct weather season d. One would likely cross mountains 5. Ancient Greek life was centered on what body of water? a. The Pacific Ocean b. The Red Sea c. The Dead Sea d. The Aegean Sea e. The Mediterranean Sea 6. The Aegean Sea was most helpful in – a. Promoting unity between the Greek city-‐states b. Helping Athens develop a strong naval fleet c. Helping the people of Athens develop a strong army d. Helping Ancient Greeks develop technology 7. Which body of water falls below Greece and above Egypt? a. Pacific Ocean b. Atlantic Ocean c. Mediterranean Sea d. Artic Ocean e. Sea of Cortes
Directions: Study the map below. Answer the questions that follow.
8. Letter “E” best represents – a. The Mediterranean Sea b. The Artic Ocean c. The Asian Sea d. The Aegean Sea 9. Letter “C” best represents – a. The Mediterranean Sea b. The Artic Ocean c. The Asian Sea d. The Aegean Sea
ANSWER KEY Check for Understanding – Ancient Greece Geography 1. Which of the following best describes the geographic make-‐up of Greece? a. Lots of flat, dry land b. One large island surrounded by ocean c. Lots of smaller islands and mountains d. Large, flat land with one large mountain e. None of these 2. Understanding the geography of Greece is important to the daily life. Because Greece had several mountains and islands – a. It was very easy for trade to flourish b. There was lots of interaction between cities c. Cities were very isolated from each other d. It was great for farmland 3. True or False: In Ancient Greece, Athens was unable to develop a strong navy because of the isolation of the city. a. True b. False – BECAUSE OF THE AGEAN SEA 4. How would one most likely travel between city-‐states in Ancient Greece? a. One would most likely have to fight a civil war to be allowed to pass b. One would likely be able to take an easy journey on foot c. One would likely have to wait for the correct weather season d. One would likely cross mountains 5. Ancient Greek life was centered on what body of water? a. The Pacific Ocean b. The Red Sea c. The Dead Sea d. The Aegean Sea e. The Mediterranean Sea 6. The Aegean Sea was most helpful in – a. Promoting unity between the Greek city-‐states b. Helping Athens develop a strong naval fleet c. Helping the people of Athens develop a strong army d. Helping Ancient Greeks develop technology 7. Which body of water falls below Greece and above Egypt? a. Pacific Ocean b. Atlantic Ocean c. Mediterranean Sea d. Artic Ocean
e. Sea of Cortes Directions: Study the map below. Answer the questions that follow.
8. Letter “E” best represents – a. The Mediterranean Sea b. The Artic Ocean c. The Asian Sea d. The Aegean Sea 9. Letter “C” best represents – a. The Mediterranean Sea b. The Artic Ocean c. The Asian Sea d. The Aegean Sea