Ancient Greece History Alive!

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The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because they

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found traveling through the mountains difficult

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How did farmers in ancient Greece adjust to the area's difficult terrain?

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They built flat steps into the hills.

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Why was the sea so important to the ancient Greeks?

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They relied on the sea for travel and trade.

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Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?

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They each wanted more land.

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Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning “few”? Options: tyrant, oligarch, monarch, democrat

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oligarch

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In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule? Options: military force, family tradition, the law of the land, foreign partnerships

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military force

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What idea that is important today came from ancient Athens?

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People should rule themselves.

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Which feature of Athens’s geography most affected its economy? Options: It was on a peninsula. It was close to the sea. It was built on rocky cliffs. It was surrounded by fertile fields.

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It was close to the sea.

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How would a man become a member of Athens’s Council of 500?

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He was chosen in a drawing.

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Why is Sparta said to have been an oligarchy?

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A small group held the most power.