Historical Context of Ancient Greece

The world of ancient Greece included which of the following?

• Only the mainland of Greece

• Mainland Greece and the islands in the Aegean Sea

• Mainland Greece, the islands in the Aegean Sea, and parts of Asia Minor

• Only the islands in the Aegean Sea

Who was said to be the ruler of Ithaca in ancient Greek mythology?

• Odysseus

• Achilles

• Hercules

• Theseus

What civilization rose to greatness on Crete around 2000 B.C.?

• Minoan

• Mycenaean

• Roman

• Egyptian

The Minoans developed which writing system?

• Linear A

• Linear B

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

The Mycenaeans were an ancient civilization known for their role in which of the following conflicts?

• The Trojan War

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Persian Wars

• The Punic Wars

According to the passage, what significant event happened around 1200 B.C. in Greek civilization?

What is the Greek word for 'city-state' as mentioned in the quick insight?

Who was the king of the gods in Greek mythology?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Apollo

Which Greek god was associated with prophecy?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

What is the Roman name for Zeus?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Apollo

• Neptune