WH TEST Topic 5 & 6-1

Which BEST explains why Minoan civilization was able to develop its rich culture?

• Its advanced war technology and tactics helped it conquer most of its neighbors and plunder their wealth and culture.

• Its island location and trading activities allowed it to acquire ideas and technology from other civilizations.

• Its abundant agriculture helped it become a food exporter, which led to great wealth.

• Its extensive mining activities, especially gold and silver, attracted many scholars to Crete.

What other cultures influenced Minoan civilization?

• the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations

• the French and British civilizations

• the Phoenician and Babylonian civilizations

• the Roman and the Mongol civilizations

Why did the Mycenaeans come to power in the mainland and Crete?

• They had the most advanced culture.

• They inherited power from Minoans.

• Their markets were the most prosperous.

• They invaded and conquered the lands.

According to the text, what are some of the values apparent in the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• equality, liberty, and justice

• humor, hospitality, and humility

• honor, courage, and eloquence

• materialism, literacy, and artistry

According to Greek legend, what sets off the Trojan War?

• The goddess Athena competes with the goddess Aphrodite.

• The Trojan Paris kidnaps Helen, wife of a Greek king.

• The Greek Odysseus stops worshiping Greek gods.

• The Trojan Hector does battle with the Greek Achilles.

How did geographical features, including mountains and the sea, affect Greek city-states' development?

• They developed separately.

• They had a unified government.

• They had internal markets.

• They followed the Egyptian model of development.

Why were soldiers and merchants unsatisfied by the aristocratic government in Athens?

• They thought that their taxes were too high.

• They thought that they should have more rights.

• They thought that the aristocracy was corrupt.

• They thought that they should bring back the monarchy.

How were trials in Athens similar to trials in the United States today?

• Men and women served as jurors.

• Citizens were eligible to serve on a jury when they turned 18 years old.

• A panel of 12 jurors decided the guilt or innocence of the accused.

• The accused was considered innocent until proven guilty.

In spite of their differences, what did the Greek city-states share?

• a focus on militarism that excluded culture

• common rulers and legal systems

• religious beliefs and heroic legends

• equality between men and women

How did the Persian War affect the balance of power among the Greek city-states?

• The city-states came away equal in victory.

• Sparta rose as Athens fell in power.

• Athens dominated over other city-states.

• Ionian Greece fell to the Persians.