Question 1

Why did ancient Greece form independent city-states?

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The mountains isolated them

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The deserts isolated them.

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They had too many rivers that isolated them

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The people didn't like each other

Question 2

What did people do in the agora in Greece?

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bought and sold goods, meet, debate

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military training

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farmed

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school

Question 3

What type of government was ruled by 1 leader who was sometimes harsh?

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Tyranny

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Representative Democracy

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Oligarchy

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Democracy

Question 4

What type of government only has a few people in power?

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oligarchy

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democracy

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tyranny

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monarchy

Question 5

Why did some Athenian women learn how to read and write?

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so they could teach their children at home until it was time for them to  go to school

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so they would be smarter than the Spartan women

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so they could run a business

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so they could go out and shop while their husband's were at work.

Question 6

What made the Minoans well known?

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trading by sea and their shipbuilding skills

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their military

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their crops

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their social class

Question 7

What were Spartan women physically trained?

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so they could protect the home and put down any slave revolts

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so they could fight in the military

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so they could build homes

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so they could farm

Question 8

What might happen if the Spartan army became weak?

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the slaves may rebel

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they would become the biggest city-state in Greece

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the women would take over

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the boys would be trained in education instead

Question 9

What did most of the poor boys in Athens do?

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farm for the wealthy

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become artisans

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stay in the army

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go to school to become scholars

Question 10

Which statement about ancient Greece is an opinion rather than a fact?

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Athens was far more superior to Sparta

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Athens granted voting rights to male citizens only

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Mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greek political unity

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The Peloponnesian War was between Athens and Sparta

Question 11

In 480 B.C., the independent Greek city-states formed an alliance under the leadership of Athens and Sparta during their conflict with the

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Persians

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Huns

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Romans

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Egyptians

Question 12

Which statement about Greece is an opinion rather than a fact?

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Athens was far more superior to Sparta

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Male citizens only had voting rights in Athens

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the mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greek political unity

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The Persian War was between Athens and Persia

Question 13

From an early age, Spartan boy were trained to be...

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soldiers

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writers

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leaders

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teachers

Question 14

Spartan boys had 1 piece of clothing, went without food, and were forced to survive. What would the word "spartan" mean today?

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marked by the avoidance of comfort or luxury

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marked by excess

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marked by love

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marked by comfort

Question 15

In ancient Sparta, what was a defining moment of citizenship for men?

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membership into the military

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financial contributions to the family

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participation in the assemblies

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learning to read and write

Question 16

Why did Persian want to invade Greece?

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The Greeks of Anatolia were rebelling against the Persian empire and Athens sent ships to help

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they were running out of farmland

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The Greeks were at war with other invaders

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Persia was trying to dominate the trade routes

Question 17

Which is true of Athens?

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Led by elected officials, Relied on a large navy, Supported the arts

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Led by elected officials, Relied on a strong army, Supported the arts

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Led by kings, Relied on a large navy, Promoted discipline

Question 18

Which is true of Sparta?

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Led by kings, relied on a strong army, promoted discipline

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Led by elected officials, relied on a strong army, supported the arts

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Led by kings, relied on a large navy, promoted discipline

Question 19

Which numbered area was a part of ancient Greek city-states and is a part of modern Greece?

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1

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4

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3

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2

Question 20

The word democracy comes from 2 Greek root words meaning what?

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people and rule

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city and state

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tyrant and overthrow

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people and vote

Question 21

Who is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey?

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Homer

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Leonidas

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Solon

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Xerxes

Question 22

What did Greek city-states do to relieve overpopulation?

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establish colonies

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expanded trade

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began farming

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built larger cities

Question 23

How did Solon change Athens?

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He allowed an assembly of free citizens to pass laws

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He arranged a military alliance with Sparta

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He led the city-state to victory against the Persians

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He instituted a system of non-military education

Question 24

Where did Greek influences mainly spread according to the map?

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along coastal areas

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along mountain ranges

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in northern Africa

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in western Europe

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