Chapter 8 Section 1: Early Greece

How have the Iliad and the Odyssey contributed to our understanding of ancient Greece?

• The Iliad and the Odyssey have contributed to our understanding of ancient Greece by providing insights into its geography and climate.
• The Iliad and the Odyssey have contributed to our understanding of ancient Greece by providing insights into its political system and economy.
• The Iliad and the Odyssey have contributed to our understanding of ancient Greece by providing insights into its culture, society, and mythology.
• The Iliad and the Odyssey have contributed to our understanding of ancient Greece by providing insights into its technological advancements and innovations.

Which activity enabled the spread of Minoan civilization from Crete to Greece and other Aegean islands?

• agriculture

• bull-leaping

• metal-work

• sea trade

Which class of people earned fine houses and lands to rule in exchange for their service?

• artisans

• merchants

• priests

• warriors

Who was Homer?

• A Minoan king who ruled Knossos

• a Mycenaean warrior who conquered Crete

• a Greek poet who wrote The Iliad

• a Trojan prince who started a war with Greece

Which statement describes early Greek city-states?

• They each developed their own system of government.

• They each experimented with different forms of monarchy.

• They each identified themselves as Greek.

• They each had their own language and cultural traditions.

What circumstance led to war among city-states from 750 to 550 BC?

• competition for trade

• conflicting political systems

• different religious practices

• scarcity of resources

What did Greek city-states do to relieve overpopulation?

• began farming

• built larger cities

• established colonies

• expanded trade

How did geography affect ancient Greek city-states?

• Geography affected ancient Greek city-states by leading to the development of independent city-states with unique cultures, governments, and economies.
• Geography led to the unification of all Greek city-states under one ruler
• Geography caused ancient Greek city-states to have identical cultures, governments, and economies
• Geography had no impact on the development of ancient Greek city-states

What were some of the traits of the earliest civilization in ancient Greece?

• Monarchy, nomadic lifestyle, barter system, and hieroglyphics
• Feudalism, industrialization, communism, and capitalism
• City-states, agriculture, trade, and writing systems
• Dictatorship, hunting-gathering, subsistence farming, and oral tradition

What does the great palace at Knossos reveal about the Minoan civilization?

• The Minoan civilization was isolated and had no contact with other cultures.
• The Minoan civilization was nomadic and had no permanent settlements.
• The Minoan civilization was advanced in architecture, art, technology, and had a complex social structure with a focus on maritime trade.
• The Minoan civilization was primarily focused on agriculture and had no interest in trade.