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The Minoans, Mycenaeans, and Dorians
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A powerful individual who take power from a legitimate leader
tyrant
oligarchy
king
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The Mycenaean's government consisted of:
a council of elders
one king
separate city-states ruled by warrior kings
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The Dorians did not have writing. Instead they told stories and their greatest storyteller was:
Minos
Homer
Achilles
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3/4 of Greece was covered by:
mountains
desert
prairie
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The Minoan-influenced Mycenaean culture formed the core of Greek:
architecture, food, ships, and their number system
religion, art, politics, & literature
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How did sea trade affect Greek culture?
It exposed them to new foods
Exposed them to new sailing techniques
Exposed them to other civilization's technology and customs
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On what island was the Minoan civilization located?
Crete
The Peloponnese
Rhodes
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What is a democracy?
a state ruled by a monarchy
a state ruled by a wealthy few
a state ruled by the people
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Why did the ancient Greeks create myths?
to explain nature, daily life, and religious purposes
to have entertaining stories
to explain nature
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A state in the hands of a few, usually wealthy, men:
oligarchy
democracy
monarchy
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What affect did the sea have on the daily lives of the Greeks?
they became skilled sailors and traders
They ate a lot of seafood
they swam a lot
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What is a city-state?
a city and its surrounding territories as one state
several cities that have joined together for one government
a city that rules itself
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What is diffusion?
The spreading of goods and ideas
the learning of new ideas
the concentration of ideas and goods
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Why was the Dorian period of Ancient Greece called "The Dark Age of Greece?"
Because Greek culture made many great accomplishments
Because Greek culture declined under the Dorians
Because of the seasons it was darker for longer
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What is an epic?
a narrative poem celebrating heroic deeds
traditional stories about kings and queens
traditional stories about the gods
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The Minoans were famous for their:
boats
pottery
island
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What happened to Greece's government because of the geography?
they were split into separate city-states
they were ruled by one king
nothing happened
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Who fought in the Trojan War?
Sparta and Athens
Troy and Sparta
Troy and Mycenae
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What did the Minoans contribute to Greek Culture?
trade routes
writing and art
sailing techniques
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What is a myth?
the history of Greece
stories about heroes and monsters
traditional stories about their gods and goddesses
