Topic 6 Mid Chapter Checkpoint Quiz Review

Which sentence best describes the relationship between the Minoans and the Mycenaens?

• The Minoans defeated the Mycenaeans.

• Minoan culture was influenced by the Mycenaeans.

• Mycenaean culture was influenced by the Minoans.

• The Mycenaeans defeated the Minoans.

Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?

• the sea

• the location near Asia and Africa

• the climate

• the mountains

What did city-states have that other cities did not?

• large marketplaces

• impressive acropolises

• independent governments

• mountain barriers

In Greek city-state governments, voting was open to

• free men born in that city-state

• all men born in that city-state

• all adults born in that city-state

• all free men, regardless of birth

Stories like those about the Trojan War were passed on by word of mouth or 

          through songs because the Greeks could no longer read or write, this period of time

in Greek history is referred to as the _______________.

• Bronze Age

• Dark Age

• Stone Age

• Golden Age

Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which groups?

• the poor

• the rich

• foot soldiers

• judges

Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?

• the jury

• the court system

• the assembly

• the boule

Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?

• All people deserve equal rights.

• There should be no taxation without represenation.

• People should vote on all matters that concern them.

• People should have a voice in government.

A phalanx is characterized by

• how their feet moved in battle

• how they held their shields and weapons in battle

• what their battle cry sounded like

• how they arrived at the battle site

Who introduced democratic government in Athens?

• Homer

• Leonidas

• Solon

• Thucydides