Greek Civilization (1)

Knossos was on what island?

• Cyprus

• Crete

• Rhodes

What civilization developed on the island of Crete?

• Minoan

• Mycenean

According to Homer, Greek soldiers left a large wooden horse at the gates of what city?

• Knossos

• Mycenae

• Sparta

• Troy

Which of these has been suggested as a possible identity for Homer?

• a woman

• a blind man

• a group of writers who recast the story of time

• all of these

How often were the ancient Olympic games held?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every decade

What does the term "anthropomorphic" mean?

• attributing the the gods human-like qualities

• rule by a few

• Chief magistrate of the Athenian council of nobles

Which of these was a fortress near a polis?

• dike

• acropolis

• citadel

Which of these refers to the rule of a few or of the privileged class?

• monarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

• oligarchy

The Peloponnesian League was promoted by what city-state?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

Athens took its first steps toward democracy under the leadership of what man?

• Pericles

• Solon

• Socrates

• Homer