Week 2 Ancient Greece

What event marked the beginning of the Dark Ages in Greece?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The collapse of the Bronze Age

• The invention of writing

• The construction of cities

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Who were the Mycenaeans defeated by?

• The Romans

• The Spartans

• Warrior nations

• The Egyptians

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How did the Dorians treat neighboring villages?

• They traded with them

• They conquered them

• They formed alliances

• They ignored them

What material did the early Greeks use to make tools and weapons?

• Bronze

• Stone

• Metal

• Wood

What did the Greeks learn from the storytellers?

• Farming techniques

• The mythology of Greece

• Military strategies

• Trade routes

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Who was the greatest Greek poet mentioned in the text?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Homer

• Aristotle

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What does "The Iliad" glorify?

• Peace and prosperity

• War, death, sadness, and suffering

• Love and friendship

• Wisdom and knowledge

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the other major epic tale written by Homer?

• The Aeneid

• The Odyssey

• The Republic

• The Symposium

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Who is the hero in "The Odyssey"?

• Achilles

• Odysseus

• Hercules

• Perseus

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What language was adopted by all Greek city-states?

• Latin

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Persian

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