Ancient Greece pop quiz 1 FC

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Which phrase gives an example of the kind of art described by the text? The Minoan culture was named after King Minos of Crete, who ruled around the time of 1350–1250 B.C.E. . . . Unlike their contemporaries the Egyptians, there was no oppressive priesthood or rigid artistic styles, and Minoan art reflected a freedom and willingness to assimilate other artistic traditions from throughout the region. Options: pottery depicting athletes competing in a javelin contest, an illustration of women leading secluded lives, a painting of soldiers in a phalanx formation, a fresco showing leaping dolphins

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a fresco showing leaping dolphins

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Which statement is true of the Mycenaeans?

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They fought in the Trojan War around 1250 B.C.

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Which statement is true of the city-states on this map?

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Each of them comprised a city and its surrounding countryside.

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OLIGARCHY: ?

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concentration of power in the hands of the wealthy

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Why was the phalanx an effective military formation?

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The use of shields protected soldiers and helped maintain formation.

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Reason for women in ancient Sparta to engage in this activity?

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They were expected to produce healthy sons for the Spartan army.

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Characteristic of Spartan education system described by Xenophon.

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Spartan boys were encouraged to steal food to develop cunning.

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Which statement is true of the Spartan government in ancient Greece?

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Major decisions were approved by an assembly.