Ancient Greece

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What was the raised, fortified area that was the highest place in the city called?

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Acropolis

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What was the large open area where city life was centered around called?

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Agora

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Which of the following types of government did Athens have FIRST? Oligarchy, Democracy, Tyranny, Aristocracy

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Aristocracy

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Which of the following statements best describes the citizens of Athens? They spoke different languages, They valued their freedoms and took an active role in government, They overthrew their government by force., They develop the art of war.

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They valued their freedoms and took an active role in government

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Who could participate in the Athenian democracy? Options: All adult male citizens and slaves, All free men and women, All free, adult male citizens, Anyone who lived in Athens

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All free, adult male citizens

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Which of the following is NOT a Greek accomplishment? Epics like the Iliad and Odyssey, competitions like the Olympics, Contributions to democracy

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inventions such as the first ship and wheel barrow

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In Athens, wealthy boys…

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went to school to learn reading, writing, arithmetic, music, and physical education.

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Which of the following is a government where a few wealthy people rule? Options: Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy, Communism

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Oligarchy

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What led to the creation of separate, independent city-states?

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mountainous geography of Greece

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______________ had the world's first democracy.

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Athens