The People, Geography and Governments of Early Greece

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How did the geography of Greece affect its development? Options: The cold weather prevented any agriculture from succeeding., The many mountains and seas caused many rival city-states to develop., The few natural barriers allowed one strong clan to unite the entire country., The intense heat generally forced most outdoor activities inside.

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The many mountains and seas caused many rival city-states to develop.

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Which geographical feature covers most of Greece’s mainland? Options: Swamps, Volcanoes, Rivers, Mountains

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Mountains

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Greece boasted natural harbors and close proximity to the sea. What explains the effects of those geographical resources?

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Many traded, fished, and made a living from the sea.

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What effect did Greece’s geography have on government?

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Early Greece never united under one government.

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What two things did each Greek city-state have in common? Options: currency and government, social structure and topography, economic base and attitude toward slaves, religion and language

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religion and language

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The Minoans were a(n) …

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group of people who lived on the island of Crete.

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Instead of creating their own new set of customs from scratch, the Mycenaeans:

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Adopted Minoan customs.

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Which city-state was characterized by strong military discipline, more freedoms for women, and severe treatment of slaves? Options: Athens, Corinth, Sparta, Syracuse

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Sparta

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What is a tyranny?

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A form of government where the ruler has seized power illegally.

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Which is NOT an accurate description of a type of government used in ancient Greece? Options: democracy - rule by common citizens, Oligarchy - rule by a few wealthy citizens, tyranny - rule by adult males, monarchy - rule by King or royal dynasty

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tyranny - rule by adult males