Greek Dark Age: Key Concepts

Greek Dark Age: Key Concepts

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History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The Greek Dark Age (1100-750 BC) followed the collapse of the Meenan civilization, marked by a decline in centralized authority and urban centers. Despite being termed a 'Dark Age' due to scarce records, recent findings reveal cultural persistence through oral traditions like Homer's epics. The era saw a shift to decentralized city-states, laying democracy's groundwork. Economic resilience emerged with local trade and iron technology. Cultural exchanges with the Near East and Egypt, facilitated by Phoenician traders, enriched Greek culture. Greek colonization expanded their influence across the Mediterranean.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason historians refer to the period from 1100 to 750 BC as the Greek Dark Age?

Abundance of written records

Rise of centralized authority

Decline in material culture

Flourishing of international trade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked the beginning of the Greek Dark Age?

The rise of the Roman Empire

The destruction of Mycenaean palaces

The invention of the wheel

The discovery of America

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mycenaean culture persist during the Greek Dark Age?

Through oral traditions

Through written records

Through international trade

Through centralized governance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What political structure emerged during the Greek Dark Age?

Tribal confederations

Centralized empires

City-states

Feudal kingdoms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technological advancement contributed to economic resilience during the Greek Dark Age?

The development of steam engines

The adoption of iron technology

The invention of the wheel

The use of bronze tools

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key factor in the decline of long-distance trade during the Greek Dark Age?

The safety of maritime routes

The invention of the compass

The rise of centralized authority

The decline of centralized authority

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary political unit during the Greek Dark Age?

Nations

Empires

Tribes

City-states

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