Question

regents multiple choice check for understanding
directions: highlight the choice that answers each question

1. what was one cause of the development of many small independent city - states in ancient greece?

(1) greece and rome were often at war.
(2) the mountainous terrain of greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.
(3) military leaders found small greek settlements easy to control.
(4) the greek people had many different languages and religions.

1. what effect did the geography of ancient greece have on its early development?

(1) the mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city - states.
(2) a lack of natural seaports limited communication.
(3) an inland location hindered trade and colonization.
(4) abundant natural resources encouraged self - sufficiency.

1. one effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient greece was the development of

(1) absolute monarchies
(2) separate, independent city - states
(3) extensive trade with the persians
(4) belief in one god

1. how did geography influence the development of ancient greece?

(1) rich farmland led to dependence on agriculture.
(2) excellent harbors encouraged seafaring trade.
(3) flat plains made centralized rule possible.
(4) tropical climate discouraged urban development

1. an important factor that prevented the ancient greek city - states from uniting to form a single nation was the

(1) lack of a common language
(2) size of the desert regions
(3) mountainous topography of the region
(4) cold, hostile climate

1. why did the ancient city - states of athens and sparta develop different political systems?

(1) the byzantine empire dictated government policies.
(2) foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
(3) the mountainous topography resulted in the isolation of these city - states.
(4) for over three centuries, civil wars raged in these city - states.

Explanation:

1. The mountainous terrain of Greece led to widely - scattered settlements, which contributed to the development of small independent city - states.
2. The mountainous terrain in ancient Greece led to the creation of independent city - states.
3. The rugged, mountainous geography of ancient Greece led to the development of separate, independent city - states.
4. Excellent harbors in ancient Greece encouraged seafaring trade due to its geography.
5. The mountainous topography of the region prevented the ancient Greek city - states from uniting to form a single nation.
6. The mountainous topography resulted in the isolation of Athens and Sparta, leading to the development of different political systems.

Answer:

1. (2)
2. (1)
3. (2)
4. (2)
5. (3)
6. (3)