Ancient Greece

Where was the Minoan Civilization located?

• The island of Sicily

• The island of Crete

• The mainland of Greece

• The island of Cyprus

What was the Minoan economy primarily based on?

• Conquest and warfare

• Trade and export

• Agriculture and farming

• Mining and metalwork

What was one of the characteristics of the Mycenaean Civilization?

• They were primarily landlocked farmers

• They were known for their peaceful nature

• They were sea traders

• They were isolated from other cultures

For what part of history is the Mycenaean Civilization known?

• Their role in the Peloponnesian War

• Their part in the the Trojan War

• Their development of democracy

• Their invention of the Olympic Games

Who kidnapped Helen at the start of the Trojan War?

• Achilles
• Hector
• Zeus
• Paris

What did the Trojans mistakenly believe the Greek horse to be?

• A gift from the Greeks

• A tribute to the Gods

• A symbol of peace

• A statue for their victory

Who took over the Mycenaeans after the Trojan War?

• The Persians

• The Romans

• The Dorians

• The Spartans

What did the Dorians focus on after taking over the Mycenaeans?

• Trade

• Culture

• War

• Philosophy

Why is the period of Dorian rule in Greece referred to as the "Dark Ages?"

• Many brutal wars

• Flourishing arts and culture

• No written record

• The rise of democracy

Why is the Iliad important?

• It's the source of knowledge of the Trojan War

• It tells the story of all the Greek gods/goddesses

• It tells the journey of Odysseus.

• It tells the story of the birth of Achilles.