Topic 5 The Ancient Greeks - Test Review

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The Minoan civilization arose _____________.

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on the island of Crete

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Why did the Greeks establish colonies along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea?

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to have more food-growing areas

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Who is considered the "father of medicine"?

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Hippocrates

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Who was honored in the Parthenon?

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the goddess Athena

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What was Homer famous for?

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writing the Iliad and Odyssey

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Who was considered a citizen in most of the city-states of Greece?

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only men who owned land

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What was Alexander the Great's main achievement?

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conquering the Persian Empire

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What type of government did early Athens have?

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democracy

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According to the chart, the laws of Ancient Athens were NOT

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approved by Congress

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How did wars between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire begin?

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The Persians took over Greek lands in Asia Minor