Ancient Greece

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What word best describes the land of the Greek peninsula? Options: rocky and mountainous, flat, desert, rolling plains

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rocky and mountainous

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Greece is a peninsula which means

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land surrounded by water on three sides

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The ancient Greeks were

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Polytheistic

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Who was NOT a Greek philosopher?

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Pythagoras

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Which term describes the blending of Greek culture with Persian, Indian, & Egyptian influences?

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Hellenism

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One of the most famous ancient Greek poets who wrote the Iliad was...

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Homer.

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The ruler of all the Greek gods was...

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Zeus.

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According to the ancient Greeks, the gods and goddesses lived...

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on Mount Olympus.

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What does the word "Democracy" mean?

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rule by the people

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What type of government is run by the richest and most powerful citizens?

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Oligarchy