Athens and Democracy

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Ancient Greece bordered the Mediterranean Sea.

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True

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How were ancient Greek city-states (polis) different from modern U.S. states?

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The Greek city-states were like separate countries.

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Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens' "Golden Age?"

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Art, science, and philosophy flourished at that time

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In the sentence "Pericles was a charismatic leader," what does "charismatic" mean?

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Having personal charm and appeal (popular)

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The people of Athens valued freedom and learning, while the military was central in Sparta.

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true

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Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games?

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A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind

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How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?

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Women could not participate in public life.

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Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens?

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A cultural and artistic capital

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Which of these is an opinion about Athens? Options: Sophocles was among the most famous Athenian playwrights, Plays were an important part of Athenian culture, Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today, Many Ancient Greek plays have been lost over the past 2,500 years

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Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today

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If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go? Options: Asia, by the Caspian Sea, Europe, by the Baltic Sea, Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea, Africa, by the Atlantic Ocean

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Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea