Question 1

When Spartans defeated Tegea, instead of taking away land and subjugating them, they let them keep their land and their freedom in exchange for ________.

Accepted Answer

This aligns with the typical Spartan practice of establishing alliances rather than subjugating conquered peoples. They would require Tegea to follow their lead in foreign affairs and provide soldiers when needed, which would serve to strengthen Spartan military power while still leaving Tegea with their land and freedom. Choices A and D involve imposing financial or cultural obligations on Tegea, which would not be consistent with this approach. Choice C is also unlikely as the Spartans were not known for religious proselytism.

Question 2

The ruling aristocrats barred ________ from political power, religious privileges, and social acceptance, creating a crisis in many states.

Accepted Answer

The new rich, often referred to as the bourgeoisie or emerging middle class, were gaining wealth but were excluded from traditional power structures dominated by the aristocracy, leading to social and political tensions.

Question 3

Although some characters in Homer's poems were depicted to be cremated in the Mycenaean Age, this could not have really happened because ________.

Accepted Answer

Mycenaeans were known to bury their dead in tholos tombs, and there is no evidence of widespread cremation practices during the Mycenaean Age. Therefore, the depiction of characters being cremated in Homer's poems is likely a poetic license or a reflection of customs in a later period.

Question 4

The fall of the advanced Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, virtually ending trade with the old civilizations of the Near East, caused the Greeks to ________.

Accepted Answer

The fall of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations led to a period known as the Greek Dark Ages, during which the Greeks turned inward, and communities became isolated and self-sufficient.

Question 5

The new civilization on Crete was a cultural bridge from ________.

Accepted Answer

The new civilization on Crete, known as the Minoan civilization, served as a cultural bridge from older civilizations of Greece, Egypt, and Asia, influencing and being influenced by these regions.

Question 6

Which of the following was a result of the First Messenian War?

Accepted Answer

The First Messenian War resulted in the defeat of the Messenians by the Spartans, who then reduced the Messenians to the status of serfs (also known as helots) who were bound to the land and forced to work for their Spartan masters.

Question 7

About 750 b.c.e., coinciding with the development of the polis, the Greeks ________.

Accepted Answer

The development of the polis in ancient Greece was accompanied by the creation of the first true alphabet around 750 B.C.E. This alphabet, known as the Greek alphabet, was based on the Phoenician alphabet but included distinct symbols for vowels, making it an important development in the history of writing and literacy. The other options (B, C, and D) are not accurate in describing developments in ancient Greece around 750 B.C.E.

Question 8

The Persians controlled both sides of the ________, the route to the grain fields beyond the Black Sea.

Accepted Answer

The Hellespont is the only option that is a strait connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, and therefore would be the route to the grain fields beyond the Black Sea. The other options either do not connect to the Black Sea or do not have significant relevance to trade routes during this time period.

Question 9

Which of the following would describe a typical male Spartan after the new system emerged in the late sixth century b.c.e.?

Accepted Answer

After the new system emerged in the late sixth century b.c.e., Spartan males were known for their strict control and regimentation. They were trained from a young age to be soldiers and were expected to adhere strictly to the military code.

Question 10

About 725 b.c.e., the pressure of population and hunger led ________, located on the Peloponnesus, to launch a war of conquest against its western neighbor:

Accepted Answer

Sparta, located on the Peloponnesus, launched a war of conquest against its western neighbor, Messenia, around 725 B.C.E. due to population pressure and hunger.

Question 11

Aristotle argued that humans can be either the best of animals or the most dangerous of animals depending on whether or not they have ________.

Accepted Answer

Aristotle believed that law and justice were necessary for humans to be their best selves and to live in harmony with each other. Without these, humans can become dangerous, selfish, and violent, leading to societal chaos and destruction. Therefore, having law and justice is essential for humans to live in a civilized society where they can fulfill their potential as the best of animals.

Question 12

A tyrant usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A tyrant can gain power in various ways, including unorthodox means, military ability, and using force to remove aristocratic opponents and take their lands. Therefore, all of the given choices are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following people was most likely to be buried in a tholos tomb?

Accepted Answer

Tholos tombs were typically the burial choice for Mycenaean royalty and elite members of society. Therefore, it is likely that a king would be buried in a tholos tomb rather than an ordinary citizen, slave, or criminal.

Question 14

Which of the following describes the typical Greek colony-mother city relationship?

Accepted Answer

The typical Greek colony-mother city relationship was generally friendly, with the mother city providing support and protection to the new colony while the colony provided resources and trade opportunities for the mother city. However, there were occasional conflicts and power struggles between the two entities.

Question 15

In 498 b.c.e., Athenian Greeks made a surprise attack and burned down ________, the old capital of Lydia.

Accepted Answer

The old capital of Lydia was Sardis, therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 16

Miltiades, who had fled from Persian service, led the Greeks to a vital victory over the Persians at ________.

Accepted Answer

Miltiades led the Greeks to victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC.

Question 17

Although Mycenaean palaces were destroyed and its towns abandoned by 1100 b.c.e., following a massive volcanic explosion around 1200 b.c.e., this natural disaster does not explain the end of this civilization because ________.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that "some towns were still intact after the volcanic explosion".

Question 18

The Athenians came across a rich vein of ________ in the state mines.

Accepted Answer

Silver. This is because historically, Athens was known for producing a large amount of silver through the state mines.

Question 19

Which of the following is a long-lasting contribution that tyranny made to the development of Greek civilization?

Accepted Answer

All of these are correct. Tyranny led to increased communication with the rest of the Mediterranean world, cultivated arts and literature, and broke the grip of the aristocracy and gave power to talented citizens.

Question 20

Of the hundreds of Greek states in 480 B.C.E, only ________ were willing to fight the Persians.

Accepted Answer

Out of the hundreds of Greek states in 480 B.C.E, only thirty-one were willing to fight the Persians.

Quiz 2: The Rise of Greek Civilization