Chapter 13 Section 2
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Chapter 13 Section 2
Greece
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A Brief History of Greece
Greece has been called the birthplace of Western culture. Ancient Greeks created statues and paintings that inspired later artists. They invented new forms of history and drama. They made advances in geometry. They developed a system of reason that is the basis for modern science, and they created democracy.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was created by Ancient Greeks?
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Multiple Choice
Ancient Greeks created all of the following EXCEPT ______.
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Conquerors of Greece
In the 300s BC, Greece was conquered by
Alexander the Great. Later, it was ruled by the
Romans, the Byzantines, and the Ottoman Turks.
Many Greeks were not happy with Turkish rule. In the 1800s they rebelled against the Turks and drove them out. Greece then became a monarchy.
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Multiple Choice
All of the following conquered Greece EXCEPT ______.
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Multiple Choice
Which group of people did the Greeks rebel against?
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Multiple Choice
After the end of Ottoman rule, what type of government did Greece have?
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Multiple Choice
What type of government does Greece have today?
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Greek Culture-Religion and Language
The Greek people today speak a form of the same language as their ancient ancestors, but their ancient religions have disappeared. Nearly everyone in Greece is a member of the Orthodox Church, a branch of Christianity that dates to the Byzantine Empire.
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Multiple Choice
True or False:
Greeks today speak a form of the same language spoken by their ancestors.
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Multiple Choice
Almost everyone in Greece is a member of the _______.
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Greece Today
About three-fifths of all people in Greece live in
cities. Athens is the largest city in Greece and its
capital. Athens has both modern skyscrapers and ancient ruins. It is a major center of industry, and as a result, suffers from air pollution.
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Multiple Choice
Which city is the capital of Greece?
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Greek Rural Area
People in rural areas live much like they did in
the past. Many live in isolated mountain villages.
They grow crops, raise sheep and goats, and
socialize in the village square.
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Multiple Choice
True or False:
People in rural areas live modern lives.
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Multiple Choice
All of the following describes Greek rural lives EXCEPT _____.
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Greek Economy Today
Today, Greece’s economy is growing but still
lags behind other European nations. Greece has few mineral resources, and only one-fifth of the land is suitable for growing crops. However, Greece is a leading country in the shipping industry, with one of the largest shipping fleets in the world.
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Multiple Choice
True of False:
Greece has a strong economy.
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Multiple Choice
Greece has one of the largest ________ in the world.
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Tourism in Greece
Another profitable industry is tourism. Many
people from around the world are attracted to the ancient ruins of Athens and to the sandy beaches of Greece’s islands.
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Multiple Choice
Another popular industry in Greece is _______.
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Multiple Select
Check the 2 boxes that include popular tourists attractions to Greece.
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