Chapter 7 Lesson 1: The Rise of Greek Civilization

Which civilization build a palace at Knossos?

• Minoan

• Hellene

• Mycenaean

• Greek City States

Greece's mainland was located on

• an island

• peninsula

• mountain

• plains

Why were Mycenaean king palaces built on a hill?

• to protect the kingdom and its people.

• to stay away from other kingdoms

• to have privacy

• to show their power of ruling over the people

Why were the Mycenaeans proud of their military?

• They were the most powerful army.

• They expanded their military strength with wealth from trade.

• They fought successfully in the Trojan war.

• Their swords and shields were made from iron.

Outside of the acropolis, you would find an agora. What's an agora?

• A temple built to worship local gods.

• A fort built for protection of citizens

• A palace built for the king and government officials.

• A market place where people where people gathered.

A Greek City State was called a

• peninsula

• polis

• agora

• phalanx

What was one effect that occur after the Dark Ages?

• City States were formed and governed by noble officials.

• Wealth expanded after money was invented.

• There was a lot of trade and wealth across the region of Greece.

• The population increased and farmers could not produce enough food.

Which land forms divided the Greek cities? Select TWO choices.

• peninsula

• mountains

• seas

• valleys

Which civilization build ships and used them for patrolling the Aegean Sea?

• Mycenaean

• Greek City State

• Minoan

• Hellene

TRUE OR FALSE: The Mycenaean civilization learned from the Minoan civilization.

• True

• False