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Ancient Greek Society and Economic Expansion

Quiz by JENNIFER DOMBROWSKI

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  • Q1
    What was one of the main reasons for the economic expansion of ancient Greek city-states?
    Agriculture
    Trade
    Warfare
    Slavery
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  • Q2
    Which ancient Greek city-state was known for its military-based economy, focusing on the training of warriors?
    Thebes
    Athens
    Sparta
    Corinth
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  • Q3
    Which resource was key to the economic expansion of ancient Greek city-states due to its abundance in the region?
    Olives
    Wheat
    Iron
    Maize
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  • Q4
    Which ancient Greek city-state was known for its silver mines that contributed to its economic prosperity?
    Athens
    Corinth
    Thebes
    Sparta
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  • Q5
    Which ancient Greek city-state was known for its maritime trade empire that expanded its economic influence to distant lands?
    Thebes
    Corinth
    Athens
    Sparta
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  • Q6
    What was the primary form of labor used in ancient Greek city-states for agricultural production and other economic activities?
    Indentured Servitude
    Tenancy
    Slavery
    Guild Labor
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  • Q7
    How did the invention of coins contribute to the economic expansion of Ancient Greek society?
    Coins standardized currency and facilitated trade by making transactions more convenient.
    Coins destabilized the economy by causing inflation.
    Coins were mainly used for religious ceremonies and were not circulated for trade.
    Coins were used for decorative purposes and had no economic impact.
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  • Q8
    What type of government did most Ancient Greek city-states have?
    They operated under a system of oligarchy where a small group held power.
    They were ruled by monarchs with absolute power.
    They had a form of direct democracy where citizens participated in decision-making.
    They were governed by religious leaders based on sacred texts.
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  • Q9
    How did the institution of slavery impact the social structure of Ancient Greek society?
    Slaves were considered equals to free citizens and had the same rights.
    Slaves performed many labor-intensive tasks, allowing citizens more time to engage in politics, art, and philosophy.
    Slavery led to social unrest and rebellions among the lower classes.
    Slavery was abolished in Ancient Greece, leading to a shortage of labor.
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  • Q10
    What was the main source of wealth for many Ancient Greek city-states?
    Maritime trade and naval power
    Mining of precious metals
    Agricultural production and land ownership
    Foreign aid and subsidies
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  • Q11
    How did the colonization of new lands contribute to the economic expansion of Ancient Greek society?
    It led to a decrease in agricultural output
    It isolated Greece from the rest of the world
    It caused conflicts with other civilizations
    It provided new sources of raw materials and markets for Greek goods.
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  • Q12
    What was similar about the different Greek city-states?
    They shared a common language and religion
    They were all ruled by the same king
    They had different languages and religions
    They were all located on islands
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  • Q13
    What was different about the different Greek city-states?
    They had different forms of government
    They all had the same ruler
    They all spoke the same language
    They were all located on islands
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  • Q14
    How did the geography of Greece influence the development of different city-states?
    Mountains and seas isolated communities, leading to independent city-states
    Deserts encouraged cooperation and partnership
    Flat plains promoted unity among neighboring cities
    Valleys connected city-states for easy communication
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  • Q15
    How were women treated differently in Athens & Sparta?
    In Athens, women had more freedom and were expected to be physically fit, while in Sparta, women had restricted rights and were mainly confined to their homes.
    In both Athens and Sparta, women were encouraged to participate in government and military activities.
    Both Athens and Sparta treated women equally, with no significant differences in rights or expectations.
    In both Athens and Sparta, women were not allowed to leave their homes or engage in physical activities.
    In Sparta, women had more freedom and were expected to be physically fit, while in Athens, women had restricted rights and were mainly confined to their homes.
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