Question 1

Archaeological studies of Mycenaean cities and palaces indicate the inhabitants

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A

Question 2

The Greek colonization movement around 750 B.C.E. occurred primarily because of the

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The Greek colonization movement around 750 B.C.E. was primarily driven by overpopulation in Greek lands, which led to a search for new territories to settle and cultivate to support the growing population.

Question 3

Colonization contributed to the development of

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Colonization helped spread Greek culture and ideas, fostering a sense of shared identity and unity among the Greek city-states, contributing to the development of the Panhellenic spirit.

Question 4

The Greek pantheon included

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The Greek pantheon included twelve gods who lived on Mount Olympus, including major deities like Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo, and Athena.

Question 5

Solon's reforms

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Solon's reforms were comprehensive and aimed at stabilizing Athenian society and economy. They encouraged industry by allowing for more economic diversity and trade, expanded citizenship by reorganizing the political structure and allowing more people to participate in the government, and reduced Athens' dependence on imported wheat by encouraging the cultivation of olive trees, which could be traded for wheat, thus diversifying and strengthening the local economy.

Question 6

The major geographical regions of Classical Greece (Map 3-3, p. 74) included

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The major geographical regions of Classical Greece included Arcadia, Attica, Laconia, and Euboea. These areas were significant in ancient Greek civilization, with Attica being the region around Athens and Laconia around Sparta. Arcadia was in the central Peloponnese, known for its pastoral landscapes, and Euboea was a large island off the eastern coast of central Greece.

Question 7

Greek literature, mythology, and theater portrayed the extent of women's influence as

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In Greek literature, mythology, and theater, women often appear in roles that suggest they had significant influence and power, which contrasts with their limited legal rights in Athenian society. These portrayals might more accurately reflect the nuanced and varied reality of women's influence in ancient Greece, beyond what was codified in law.

Question 8

According to the play Lysistrata, by Aristophanes, the Athenians gave up control over Pylos (Messenia) because (Document, pp. 80-81)

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In "Lysistrata" by Aristophanes, the women, led by Lysistrata, refuse to have sexual relations with their husbands until they agree to end the Peloponnesian War, which includes giving up control over contentious territories like Pylos.

Question 9

The Golden Age of Athenian culture was

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The Golden Age of Athenian culture, also known as the Age of Pericles, flourished between the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, marked by significant developments in art, drama, philosophy, and democracy.

Question 10

The kingdom of Macedon

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The kingdom of Macedon served as a buffer between the Greeks and northern tribes, was unified under Philip II, and indeed conquered Athens in 338 B.C.E., making all of the statements correct.

Question 11

After Philip's assassination, Alexander

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After Philip II of Macedon was assassinated in 336 BC, his son Alexander the Great succeeded him as the king of Macedon. Alexander did not separate Macedon from Greece; instead, he continued his father's policies towards Greek city-states and later led a campaign against Persia, which contradicts options B and C.

Question 12

Which best describes Alexander's early strategy against Persia?

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Alexander the Great's early strategy against Persia involved seeking quick and decisive battles. This approach allowed him to gain money and supplies from the territories he conquered, which was crucial for sustaining his campaign and maintaining the momentum of his military operations.

Question 13

Great Hellenistic scholars include

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All of these individuals are indeed great Hellenistic scholars. Euclid is known for his foundational work in geometry, Archimedes for his principles of levers and buoyancy, and Heraclides and Aristarchus for their contributions towards the heliocentric model of the solar system.

Question 14

Classical Greece was a time of numerous Greek city-states and various leagues of these states. Based on the maps and texts, what do you think was the role of geography in Greek politics and society? What contributions did the sea make to the spread of Greek culture? 
Conceptual

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Question 15

Compare and contrast the fundamental political, social, and economic institutions of Athens and Sparta about 500 B.C.E. What were the major differences and similarities?
Conceptual

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Question 16

Why did the Greeks and Persians go to war? What was the cause of the conflict? What benefit could the Persians have derived from conquering Greece? What was the Greeks' strategy in 480 B.C.E. and why did they win? 
Conceptual

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Question 17

How did the Athenians reconcile their democracy with their empire? Are the two compatible or is this a moral contradiction? To what extent was the empire the basis for Athenian achievement in the fifth century B.C.E. and the basis for decline?
Conceptual

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Question 18

Compare and contrast the status of women in archaic Greek culture and in Sparta and Athens. What do literary texts reveal about the status and role of women in Greece?
Conceptual

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Question 19

Compare and contrast the views of Epicurus, Zeno and the Stoics, and the Cynics on civic duty, virtue, and happiness. 
Conceptual

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Question 20

What were the causes of the Peloponnesian War and how did the outcome of the war impact the Greek city-states? 
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Quiz 3: Greek and Hellenistic Civilization

Archaeological studies of Mycenaean cities and palaces indicate the inhabitants

The Greek colonization movement around 750 B.C.E. occurred primarily because of the

Colonization contributed to the development of

The Greek pantheon included

Solon's reforms

The major geographical regions of Classical Greece (Map 3-3, p. 74) included

Greek literature, mythology, and theater portrayed the extent of women's influence as

According to the play Lysistrata, by Aristophanes, the Athenians gave up control over Pylos (Messenia) because (Document, pp. 80-81)

The Golden Age of Athenian culture was

The kingdom of Macedon

After Philip's assassination, Alexander

Which best describes Alexander's early strategy against Persia?

Great Hellenistic scholars include

Classical Greece was a time of numerous Greek city-states and various leagues of these states. Based on the maps and texts, what do you think was the role of geography in Greek politics and society? What contributions did the sea make to the spread of Greek culture? Conceptual

Compare and contrast the fundamental political, social, and economic institutions of Athens and Sparta about 500 B.C.E. What were the major differences and similarities? Conceptual

Why did the Greeks and Persians go to war? What was the cause of the conflict? What benefit could the Persians have derived from conquering Greece? What was the Greeks' strategy in 480 B.C.E. and why did they win? Conceptual

How did the Athenians reconcile their democracy with their empire? Are the two compatible or is this a moral contradiction? To what extent was the empire the basis for Athenian achievement in the fifth century B.C.E. and the basis for decline? Conceptual

Compare and contrast the status of women in archaic Greek culture and in Sparta and Athens. What do literary texts reveal about the status and role of women in Greece? Conceptual

Compare and contrast the views of Epicurus, Zeno and the Stoics, and the Cynics on civic duty, virtue, and happiness. Conceptual

What were the causes of the Peloponnesian War and how did the outcome of the war impact the Greek city-states? Conceptual