Greek Civilization Flashcard

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Where was the first Greek civilization established?

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On the isle of Crete.

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Even though much of Greece is not suitable for farming, the dry land is ideal for raising large herds of animals.

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True

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Why was Greece settled later than Mesopotamia, India, Egypt, or China?

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The mountains make farming difficult.

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What did some Greeks do to increase the amount of land suitable for farming?

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They built terraces on the mountainsides.

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The ancient Greeks always considered themselves Greeks first and members of a distinct city-state second.

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False

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Which of the following is NOT true of the relationship the ancient Greeks had with the seas?
The seas helped shape Greek art and literature.
The seas became the Greek's sole source of food.
The seas made it easier to share ideas and trade.
The seas allowed Greeks to build a strong navy and build a common identity.

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The seas became the Greek's sole source of food.

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What was the first Greek civilization called?

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Minoans

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What is the result of Greece’s geography including many mountains, peninsulas, and off-shore islands?

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City-states developed independently and the sea became their highway.

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High atop a hill called the Acropolis in Athens sits a temple called:

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Parthenon

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What was the primary purpose of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece?

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To honor the gods, particularly Zeus.