C8 Ancient Greece Test Review

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Because travel by land was difficult, the Greeks

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became expert shipbuilders

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How were the Mycenaeans and Minoans different? Options: Mycenaeans lived on an island, Mycenaeans did not speak Greek, Mycenaeans lived on the Greek mainland

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Mycenaeans lived on the Greek mainland

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What led to the end of the Minoan civilization? Options: They were attacked by Europeans, A volcano eruption, Earthquake

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A volcano eruption

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Which of the following was NOT a reason Greeks traded with other cultures? Options: to obtain food & other products they needed, to learn new ideas from other cultures

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to conquer other cultures

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Which of the following best defines a polis? Options: a small city-state, a marketplace, a high hill with a fortress

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a small city-state

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How is a Greek colony similar to a polis?

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Both were independent.

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All of the following cities began as Greek colonies EXCEPT... Naples, Italy, Istanbul, Turkey, Alexandria, Egypt, Marseille, France

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Alexandria, Egypt

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Which of the following activities did NOT take place in the agora? Trade, Religious and political meetings, Hiding from invading armies

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Hiding from invading armies

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Under which leader did democracy in Athens work best? Options: Solon, Draco, Pericles

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Pericles

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Which of the following best describes a representative democracy? Citizens elect officials to make laws, All citizens make the laws, All men, women, & children can vote

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Citizens elect officials to make laws