HWH CH. 4.1 QUESTIONS

Front

Explain how the geographic features of Greece impacted the development of the region.

Back

The mountainous terrain led to the development of isolated city-states.

Front

Which of the following were discovered at Knossos? Linear A tablets, frescoes, and pottery, Hieroglyphics, mummies, and pyramids, Terracotta soldiers, jade artifacts, and silk, Bronze weapons, Roman coins, and aqueducts

Back

Linear A tablets, frescoes, and pottery

Front

What are the possible explanations for the collapse of the Minoan civilization?

Back

Volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami, Invasion by Mycenaeans, Economic decline and social unrest.

Front

Identify and define the term 'Bronze Age' in the context of this section.

Back

The Bronze Age is a period characterized by the use of bronze, proto-writing, and other early features of urban civilization.

Front

Identify and define the term 'Dark Age' in the context of this section.

Back

The Dark Age is a period in Greek history from which there are few records, often associated with a decline in population and literacy.

Front

Identify and define the term 'arete' in the context of this section.

Back

Arete in ancient Greek culture is the notion of excellence and the fulfillment of purpose or function.

Front

What was the political system of the Mycenaeans?

Back

Monarchy

Front

How do we know that the Mycenaeans had an extensive trade network?

Back

Through archaeological findings of foreign goods in Mycenaean sites

Front

What were the factors that led to the downfall of the Mycenaean civilization? Invasion by foreign tribes, Natural disasters, Economic decline, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Why is the period 1100 – 750 BCE referred to as a Dark Age in Greek history?

Back

Due to the lack of written records and cultural decline