Greek Dark Age Characteristics and Developments

Greek Dark Age Characteristics and Developments

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History, Social Studies, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Patricia Brown

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The Greek Dark Age, spanning from 1200 to 800 BC, followed the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization. This era, marked by a lack of written records, saw the decline of art, wealth, and literacy. Scholars suggest it was not a complete population replacement but a societal shift. The Bronze Age collapse, driven by natural disasters and invasions, led to political instability. Despite this, villages thrived, and by 950 BC, signs of recovery emerged. The adoption of the Phoenician alphabet and the rise of city-states marked the transition to the Archaic Period, setting the stage for Greek cultural renewal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant characteristic of the Greek Dark Age?

Expansion of the Mycenaean civilization

Lack of contemporary written records

Flourishing trade and economy

Abundance of written records

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which civilization succeeded the Minoans as a Mediterranean powerhouse?

Phoenicians

Romans

Mycenaeans

Egyptians

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial theory for the cause of the Greek Dark Age?

Roman Conquest

Phoenician Trade

Dorian Invasion

Persian Expansion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event around 1200 BC contributed to the Greek Dark Age?

The construction of the Parthenon

The rise of the Roman Empire

The Bronze Age collapse

The invention of the wheel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did village leaders play during the Greek Dark Age?

They focused on international trade

They coordinated defense and raids

They built grand cities

They led large armies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable feature of the settlement of Lefkandi?

It was completely abandoned

It was isolated from other regions

It showed signs of trade and prosperity

It was a military stronghold

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which alphabet did the Greeks adopt during the Dark Age?

Phoenician

Cyrillic

Arabic

Latin

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