Q4AP08-Lesson 1

What was the unique relationship that the Greeks developed with the sea?

• They used the sea as a barrier against invading forces.
• They used the sea as a source of fresh water and food.
• They used the sea as a highway that linked and unified the people.
• They used the sea as a place of worship for their gods.

What kind of civilization did the Greeks develop?

• A river civilization
• A desert civilization
• A thalassocracy or sea civilization
• A mountain civilization

What were the physical features of Greece?

• Flat plains and wide valleys
• Narrow valleys and navigable rivers
• Rough mountains and limited arable land
• Dense forests and rich soil

What was the most important source of wealth for the Minoan civilization?

• Timber from Crete's forests
• Copper from Cyprus
• Horses and wood from Syria
• Maritime trade

Who discovered the Palace of Knossos in Crete?

• Sir Arthur Evans
• Heinrich Schliemann
• Homer
• Alexander the Great

What was the most interesting feature of the Palace of Knossos?

• The elaborate wall paintings
• The thick protective walls
• The indoor plumbing
• The absence of walls or moats

What was the primary metal used for warfare by the Mycenaeans?

• Gold
• Iron
• Bronze
• Copper

What led the Mycenaeans to colonize neighboring islands?

• Their love for adventure
• Their desire for independence
• Their need for more land
• Their need for resources and trade

What did the Trojan War revolve around?

• The kidnapping of a Greek queen
• The conquest of Knossos
• The search for treasure
• The discovery of new lands

Who launched the rescue of the kidnapped queen in the Trojan War?

• Agamemnon
• Paris
• Helen
• Hector