Question 1

The first Greek culture arose in the Aegean around

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Greek gods inhabited Mount__________.

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Olympus

Question 3

The early Greeks prospered thanks to

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The early Greeks prospered primarily due to trade, as their geographical location facilitated commerce with other civilizations, enhancing their economy and cultural exchange.

Question 4

Sailing through the Aegean was easy at any time of year.

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The sentence states that sailing through the Aegean was easy at any time of year, which means it was not difficult to sail through the Aegean regardless of the time of year.

Question 5

Minoan culture lasted from 2000 bce to

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The Minoan civilization is generally considered to have lasted from around 2000 BCE to 1500 BCE, when it began to decline due to natural disasters and invasions.

Question 6

Trading culture on Crete predated the arrival of the Mycenaeans.

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The Minoan civilization on Crete, known for its advanced trade networks, existed before the Mycenaeans arrived.

Question 7

The years from 1600 bce to 1200 bce are known as the ___________________ Age.

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The answer of The years from 1600 bce to 1200...

Question 8

The Mycenaeans were _______.

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The Mycenaeans were known for their militaristic society, as evidenced by their fortified palace complexes and their involvement in various military campaigns and conflicts.

Question 9

___________was the author of the Iliad.

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The answer of ___________was the author of the Iliad....

Question 10

The Iliad lauds the glories of which civilization?

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The Iliad, attributed to Homer, is an ancient Greek epic poem that focuses on the events of the Trojan War, which is associated with the Mycenaean civilization.

Question 11

Homer's poems describe the Mycenaean past accurately.

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Homer's poems, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey, are considered to be a blend of myth and historical elements, and while they reflect some aspects of the Mycenaean era, they are not accurate historical accounts.

Question 12

The Mycenaean Age was followed by the ___________.

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The answer of The Mycenaean Age was followed by the...

Question 13

During the Dark Age, Greek communities began to refer to themselves as ______________.

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The answer of During the Dark Age, Greek communities began...

Question 14

The Greek Dark Age gave way to the

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The Greek Dark Age transitioned into the Archaic period, which saw the rise of city-states and the development of Greek culture and politics.

Question 15

Women were expected to be monogamous.

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In many historical and cultural contexts, women have been expected to be monogamous, often due to societal norms and legal frameworks that emphasized fidelity and chastity for women.

Question 16

Sparta's men specialized in warfare to

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Sparta's men specialized in warfare primarily to prevent a slave revolt, as the helot population, which was subjugated by the Spartans, greatly outnumbered them and posed a constant threat of rebellion.

Question 17

In Greece, a person who seized power temporarily was a ________________.

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The answer of In Greece, a person who seized power...

Question 18

The Athenian democracy was created by

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Cleisthenes is credited with creating the Athenian democracy by introducing a series of reforms that gave more power to the people.

Question 19

Greek democracy was fully democratic in the modern sense.

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Greek democracy, particularly in Athens, excluded women, slaves, and non-citizens from political participation, unlike modern democracies which aim for universal suffrage.

Question 20

The Ionian League revolted against _________ in 502 bce.

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The answer of The Ionian League revolted against _________ in...

Quiz 3: The Ancient Greeks: From Arrival to Glory