Ancient Greece Vocab Check 1

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Which term refers to the period in ancient Greece characterized by the use of bronze for tools and weapons?

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Bronze Age

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What is the term for the practice of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad?

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Diplomacy

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What is the term for a city-state in ancient Greece, which was the fundamental political unit?

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Polis

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Which Bronze Age pre-Greek civilization known for its advanced architecture, art, and sea trade flourished on the island of Crete?

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Minoans

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Which war-like pre-Greek civilization was known for its fortified palaces, written language of Linear B, and its involvement in the Trojan War and influence on later Greek culture?

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Mycenaeans

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Which legendary conflict is said to have been fought between the city of Troy and the Greeks, as described in Homer's epics?

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Trojan War

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In ancient Greece, who was considered a full member of a city-state with rights and responsibilities?

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Citizen

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What term describes the state-owned serfs in ancient Sparta, who were primarily responsible for agricultural labor?

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Helots

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What term describes a ruler who seized power unconstitutionally or inherited such power in ancient Greece?

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Tyrant

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Which term refers to a member of the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices?

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Aristocrat