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The Forming Of Greek Civilizations

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Question 1
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Minoan civilization reached its height

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A

between 2600 and 2200 B.C.

B

around 1900 B.C.

C

between 1550 and 1400 B.C.

D

between 1300 and 1100 B.C.

E

between 1600 and 1100 B.C.

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Question 2
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Our best information about Mycenaean civilization comes from

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A

archaeological evidence.

B

the works of Homer.

C

the writings of later Greek historians.

D

tablets discovered in Troy.

E

the work of Michael Ventris.

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Question 3
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Between 1300 and 1200 B.C., Mycenaean Greece was gradually destroyed by

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A

the Egyptians.

B

the Minoans.

C

the Trojans.

D

invasions by sea and land.

E

epidemics.

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Question 4
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The gods of the Greeks were

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transcendent and remote.

B

anthropomorphic and potentially benevolent.

C

mortal.

D

ethical.

E

vindictive.

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Question 5
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The period of Greek colonization from 750 to 550 B.C.

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made Greece the dominant power in the ancient Near East.

B

resulted from firm alliances among the Greek city-states.

C

resulted in a tight-knit empire in which mother cities controlled the colonies.

D

helped to spread Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean.

E

All these answers are correct.

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Question 6
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The Iliad

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provides a historically accurate account of an actual Greek war against Troy.
B
is probably the work of a single author named Homer.
C
glorifies a warrior aristocracy.
D
emphasizes the role of the gods in human affairs.
E
dates from the time of the Trojan War.
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Question 7
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In comparison with Egyptian or Near Eastern civilizations, the Greek polis was distinctive in which of the following ways?

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Women participated in politics.
B
Slaves participated in politics.
C
Free male citizens participated in politics.
D
All residents participated in politics.
E
All tyrants participated in politics.
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Question 8
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Around 650 B.C., Greek poets

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began to treat themes centered on personal experiences.
B
incorporated aspects of Indian mythology into their work.
C
rejected themes of love and beauty.
D
chronicled the Trojan War.
E
concentrated on military themes and the heroism of individual soldiers.
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Question 9
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The basic means of livelihood for citizens of the Greek city-state was

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the trades and crafts of the middle class.
B
industry and technology.
C
public works and warfare.
D
agriculture.
E
warfare.
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Question 10
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The Spartan state

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emphasized the role of women in political affairs.
B
was designed to favor the commercial class.
C
gave unprecedented personal freedom to male warriors.
D
subordinated the family to the state.
E
permitted helots to participate in politics.
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Question 11
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Sparta's "mixed constitution" included

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kings, an oligarchic council, and a public assembly.
B
shared rule between elite citizens and the king.
C
elected kings responsible to a powerful citizen assembly.
D
a council of elders who chose citizens to serve as advisers for a year.
E
the elimination of the monarchy.
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Question 12
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Which was NOT among the important reforms carried out by Solon in the 570s B.C.?

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A
measures encouraging the cultivation and export of olive oil
B
canceling the enormous debts of poor farmers
C
allowing all male citizens to hold government office
D
reducing the political power of the wealthiest families
E
redistributing land to formerly enslaved farmers
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Question 13
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In the Athenian demokratia, most public offices were filled by

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election.
B
the drawing of lots.
C
appointment by the archons.
D
rotation among the ten tribes.
E
appointment by the boulé.
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Question 14
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The Persian king Darius decided to invade Greece in 490 B.C.because

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Athens had aided Greek cities in Asia Minor in an attempted revolt against Persian rule.
B
Persia wished to aid Sparta.
C
Persia wished to acquire the vast wealth of Athens.
D
Persia wished to destroy Athenian trade.
E
Sparta had aided Greek cities in an attempted revolt against Persian rule.
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Question 15
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The Greek Dark Age was followed by

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a sudden flowering of artistic and literary genius.
B
the defeat in battle of Athens' great rival Sparta.
C
the Athenians' decision to limit trade and create a self-sufficient economy.
D
the Athenians' tendency to neglect the arts and concentrate on developing military skills.
E
a loosening of their control over members of the Delian League.
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Question 16
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The Peloponnesian War was fought from

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431 to 404 B.C.
B
451 to 444 B.C.
C
499 to 479 B.C.
D
404 to 390 B.C.
E
450 to 429 B.C.
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Question 17
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Athens was ultimately defeated in the Peloponnesian War because

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A
a plague killed thousands of her people.
B
a major expedition to Syracuse ended in failure.
C
her navy was defeated and she was unable to import food.
D
all her allies in the Delian League turned against her.
E
of Melian resistance.
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Question 18
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Compare Greek religion and one of the ancient Near Eastern religions discussed in the previous chapter, with respect to ethical standards, priesthood, the nature of the gods, and personal morality.

Question 19
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What were the social roles of women in the Greek polis? What rights and privileges did they enjoy? How were their roles in the life of the city-state limited?

Question 20
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To modern eyes, Athens is clearly a more appealing polis than Sparta.Yet many observers of the ancient world felt otherwise.Why might writers living in the last quarter of the fifth century have admired Sparta in comparison to Athens?