Ancient Greek Civilization Concepts

The video tutorial covers the history and vocabulary of ancient Greece, focusing on city-states, the concept of 'polis', and the Acropolis. It introduces the Classical Age, highlighting Greek achievements in architecture, warfare, and governance. The lesson also explores the early Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, emphasizing their trade networks and cultural influence across the Mediterranean region.

What is a city-state in the context of ancient Greece?

• A rural area with scattered villages

• An urban area with a surrounding countryside

• A large empire with multiple cities

• A small village with no trade

What does the Greek word 'polus' mean?

• High hill

• City

• Fortress

• Trade route

What is the significance of an Acropolis in a Greek city-state?

• It is a trade route

• It is a rural area for farming

• It is a high hill with a fortress

• It is a marketplace

What marked the classical age of ancient Greece?

• The invention of the wheel

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The development of democracy and educational theories

Which civilization thrived on the island of Crete?

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Mycenaeans

• The Minoans

What was the primary strength of the Minoan civilization?

• Warfare

• Trade

• Agriculture

• Art

Who was the strong king that united most of Greece?

• Alexander the Great

• Agamemnon

• Pericles

• Leonidas

How did the Mycenaeans expand their influence?

• Through religious conversions

• By developing new agricultural techniques

• By building large palaces and fortresses

• Through peaceful negotiations

What was a key feature of the trade networks established by the Minoans and Mycenaeans?

• They avoided contact with other civilizations

• They were limited to land routes

• They facilitated cultural exchange

• They only traded within Greece

Which regions were connected by the Greek trade routes?

• The entire Mediterranean and beyond

• Only the islands of Greece

• Only the Greek mainland

• Only the Black Sea region