Chapter 9 - Ancient Greek

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Imagine you're an ancient explorer like Luna or Oliver, discovering the secrets of the Minoan civilization. Which adventurous activity helped the Minoans spread their influence from Crete to Greece and other Aegean islands?

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sea trade

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In the grand kingdom of history, who among the following earned fine houses and lands to rule in exchange for their valiant service? Grace, Aiden, and Rohan are eager to find out! artisans, merchants, priests, warriors

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warriors

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Who was Homer?

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a Greek poet who wrote the Iliad

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Imagine you're in ancient Greece with Zoe, Harper, and Sophia. Which statement best describes the unique vibe of the early Greek city-states? They each developed their own system of government. They each experimented with different forms of monarchy. They each identified themselves as Greek. They each had their own language and cultural traditions.

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They each developed their own system of government.

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Imagine you're in ancient Greece, and Sophia, Daniel, and Charlotte are city-state leaders. What circumstance might spark a war among their city-states from 750 to 550 B.C.?

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competition for trade

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What clever strategy did the Greek city-states use to handle overpopulation?

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established colonies

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How did the legendary city-state of Sparta stand out from the rest?

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It was a military society.

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Hey Aria and Elijah, can you guess how the ancient Spartan government operated?

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It centered on a tribunal of warriors elected from their regiments.

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How did Athenian society stand apart from Spartan society?

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Athenians valued education.

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What made Darius I decide to launch an attack on Greece? Was it because Athens supported the Ionian revolt?

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Athens supported the Ionian revolt.