5.1 - 5.2 Flashcard

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How did mountain ranges affect Greece's development?

Back

They isolated the city-states.

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How did being near the sea affect the development of Greek civilization?

Back

It helped the Greeks become sailors and merchants.

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How did Greece's climate affect its development?

Back

Grain did not grow well, leading to trade for grain.

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How did physical geography shape Greek culture?

Back

It isolated Greek communities and encouraged an independent spirit.

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What are some things that Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations had in common?

Back

Both developed a system of writing and lived in large stone fortresses.

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Why was the legend of the Trojan War an important part of Ionian culture?

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It represented a heroic past for the Mycenaeans.

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How were the Minoans and Mycenaeans advanced cultures?

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The Minoans had a writing system and running water; the Mycenaeans made fine bronze weapons and pottery.

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What does the word "eventual" mean in the context of the Trojan War section?

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Final

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What values expressed in ancient Greek works became part of Greek identity?

Back

Bravery, strength, honor

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How did Homer preserve the memory of Mycenaean civilization?

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Through his stories about victory in their war with Troy