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Where did the Olympic Games begin?
Ancient Greece
China
Egypt
Rome
What type of landform is Greece mostly made up of?
Flat plains
Jungles
Mountains and islands
Deserts
How did Greece’s geography affect its cities?
It forced them to move often
It caused them to form separate city states
It made farming impossible
It made them unite easily
What is a city state?
A capital city only
A village near water
A country with many cities
A city that rules itself
Which famous city state focused on military strength?
Troy
Delphi
Sparta
Athens
Which city state is known for democracy?
Athens
Corinth
Sparta
Macedonia
What is democracy?
Rule by the people
Rule by a king
Rule by the military
Rule by gods
What did the ancient Greeks believe in?
Many gods and goddesses
No gods
Only nature spirits
One god
What was Mount Olympus believed to be?
A farming area
A battlefield
The tallest building
The home of the gods
What were the Olympic Games originally created to honor?
Soldiers
Kings
Farmers
Zeus
Which subject did ancient Greeks make important contributions to?
Science and math
Music only
Fishing
Farming only
Why are the ancient Greeks still important today?
They discovered America
They built pyramids
They invented paper
Their ideas influence modern life
