Reading Quiz 1: Ancient Greeks (I) F23

The Minoan Age and the Mycenean period happened during which period of Ancient Greek history?

(a)  

The Minoans and Myceneans had writing (called Linear A and Linear B, respectively). What was/were the main use(s) of these scripts?

• Recording transactions

• Recording religious teachings

• Keeping palace records

• Inscriptions on tombs

Which period of Ancient Greek was characterized by a loss of culture, including the disappearance of Linear A and B?

(a)  

What was a polis?

• A city-state (for example, Athens)

• A law enforcement officer

• A vote taken by all citizens

• A large city

What were the Greek colonies in Italy known as?

(a)  

Who did the Greek poleis defeat in 479 BCE?

(a)  

Answer explanation

The significance of this was a new feeling of Greek identity and pride.

Which period of Ancient Greek history was characterized by cultural and intellectual achievements?

(a)  

Answer explanation

This period will be the focus of our study.

Who won the Peloponnesian War?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Persia

• Rome

What were the consequences of the Peloponnesian War?

• Athenian culture declined

• Sparta became even stronger

• There was a power vaccum

• Thebes, and then Macedonia, rose to power

Which Macedonian king conquered all the lands of the Persian Empire?

(a)