Ancient Greek Review

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Which best describes the reason independent city-states developed in Greece? A. Settlements were isolated from each other by mountains and seas. B. Minoans took the best farmland on mainland Greece and other groups had to settle where they could. C. Language differences made it difficult for groups to communicate. D. Food shortages caused cities to become small.

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Settlements were isolated from each other by mountains and seas.

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What does the word "Democracy" mean?

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rule by the people

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Who was the leader of Athens after the defeat of the Persians and took Athens into a "Golden Age" of prosperity and achievement?

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Pericles

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According to Athenian democracy, who would be allowed to participate in government?

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free, landowning males whose ancestors lived in Athens

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The Delian League led to immense prosperity among Greek city states known as the "Golden Age". True or False?

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True

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Athens control of the Delian League led to the rising tension between Sparta and Athens, this started the ____________ War

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Peloponnesian

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Who fought in the Persian Wars?

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Athens and Sparta versus Persia

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Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great- The defeat of the Chinese army in asia, The introduction of Christianity to the near east, The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire, The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle

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The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire

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How far east did Alexander the Great's empire reach? Options: A. Egypt, B. Rome, C. the Indus River, D. China

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the Indus River

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What was significant about the Persian Wars?

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Athens & Sparta united to fight Persia