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Begeny-Ancient Greec
Ancient Greece test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which civilization was known for small scale farming and lack of writing | The Dorians |
| Which civilization adopted the Greek alphabet? | The Hellenes |
| Which civilization fought in the Trojan War? | The Mycenaean |
| What was the name of the first tribe known to inhabit Greece? | The Minoans |
| What is a peninsula? | A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides. |
| The Minoan Civilization was located on what island? | Crete |
| Which civilization was known to invade other cities and steal inventions? | The Mycenaean |
| What was the name of the first writing system used in Ancient Greece? | Linear B |
| Which civilization was known for the accomplishment of running water? | The Minoans |
| In a polis, where would the acropolis be located? | On elevated land, overlooking the city below |
| All Greeks were intensely loyal to their “polis.” What is a polis? | City-State |
| Where would you find the agora in a polis? | In the middle of town so people had easy access to market |
| What is a Phalanx | the soldiers lined up in rows 50 across and 8 deep, they stood shoulder to shoulder, carried shields and spears, being united was key. |
| What is the power structure like in a monarchy? | There is one person in charge, it can be a king, queen, or empero |
| What is an Oligarchy? | A system where there are more than one equal ruler |
| How is a tyrant government different from a monarchy government? | Tyrants take power by force, Monarchies pass power to oldest son |
| What is a democracy? | A government where the people elected leaders to rule |
| This city would not allow weak children to live. | Sparta |
| In this city they were taught to read and write. | Sparta and Athens |
| In this city women were encouraged to be competitive. | Sparta |
| What type of government best describes Athens? | Democracy |
| What type of government best describes Sparta? | Oligarchy |
| What best describes Athens’ “way of life?” | Arts and Education |
| What best describes Sparta's ’ “way of life?” | military |
| Athens had a part of their government called the Council of 500. How were members chosen? | They were chosen by lottery |
| Sparta had a part of their government called the Council of Elders. How were members chosen? They had to be 60 years old | They had to be 60 years old |
| The land mass which includes Sparta, Olympia, and Mycenae, is called what? | The The Peloponnesus |
| Where is Greece located? | Europe |
| Which countries border Greece? | Albania Macedonia Bulgaria |
| Which seas does not surrounds Greece? | Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea |
| Mountains cover what percent of land in Greece? | 80% |
| What were the top crops grown in Greece?) | Barley, grapes, Olives, Wheat |
| How did the geography of Greece affect the way people settled and traded? | |
| Compare and contrast Athens and Sparta. Describe at least 2 similarities and 2 differences. | |
| How are the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations similar and different? Describe at least 2 similarities and 2 differences. | |
| Why do we study history? |
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