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