Greek: The rise of the polis

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According to the passage, why did ancient Greece consist of many smaller regions, each with its own dialect and cultural identity?

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Because the territory of Greece is mountainous, leading to regionalism and regional conflicts.

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Who is the legendary poet mentioned in the passage whose historical authenticity is debated?

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Homer

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What was the name of the conflict between the Mycenaeans and the city of Troy in Anatolia?

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The Trojan war

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What is the name of the famous work written by Homer that is mentioned in the passage?

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The Iliad

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According to the passage, writing flourished in the Greek peninsula and Greek islands during the time of the Trojan war.

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False

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According to the passage, what happened to the inhabitants of Mycenaean settlements when the 'Sea Peoples' began invading?

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They migrated to islands in the Aegean, Anatolia, and Cyprus.

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The instability in ancient Greece led to the emergence of _________

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Greek city-states

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Name one city-state shown on the map of ancient Greece that includes places associated with characters from The Iliad and the Odyssey.

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Sparta

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Some effects of the lack of a powerful central state in the development of Greek city-states included: Frequent conflicts between city-states, Rapid unification under a single ruler, Complete absence of local governments, Strong central control over all regions

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Frequent conflicts between city-states

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Where is the Peloponnesus located?

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In southern Greece