Which statement is most true about the Greeks?

It was mostly mountainous and rocky

Why did Greeks establish colonies outside of Greece?

They were searching for fertile land and resources

is a Greek name for a City State

is stories told by people to explain their world.

What best describes the collapse of the Early Greeks?

It was destroyed by natural disaster and warfare

is a greek story that has a moral or lesson.

is a long poem about a hero's adventure

Which term identifies how the Mycenaeans organized their society?

Hierarchical/Stict class system

tells the future and the most important one lived in Delphi

The Illiad and The Odyssey ..

Tell about the Trojan War and are credited to Homer

How did Greece's geography affect it's early civilizations?

It encouraged sailing, trading, and separate city states

Which order best shows the development of Governments in Greece?

Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy

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1
Which statement is most true about the Greeks?
They had few trading partners
It had a small population
It was made up mostly of Islands
It was mostly mountainous and rocky
2
Why did Greeks establish colonies outside of Greece?
To flee from the Spartans
To practice religious freedom
They were searching for fertile land and resources
The gods told them to.
3
Which is a site for a famous war, and a city in Asia Minor?
Troy
Athens
Sparta
Macedonia
4
A polis
is stories told by people to explain their world.
tells the future and the most important one lived in Delphi
is a Greek name for a City State
is a greek story that has a moral or lesson.
5
A Myth
is stories told by people to explain their world.
is a long poem about a hero's adventure
tells the future and the most important one lived in Delphi
is a Greek name for a City State
6
Rule by the people is the translation for which type of government?
Tyranny
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
7
What best describes the collapse of the Early Greeks?
It was invaded by the Chinese
It was destroyed by natural disaster and warfare
It formed a national government
It was hit by a plague
8
Greece's geography is best described as
rocky soil
mountainous
a peninsula
all answers are correct
9
The United States has a ...
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Direct Oligarchy
Representative Monarchy
10
The Mycenaeans lived on..
Macedonia
Crete
Peloponnesus
Mt. Olympus
11
Where was the home of the gods and goddesses?
Troy
Mt. Olympus
Crete
Sparta
12
A Fable
is a long poem about a hero's adventure
is a greek story that has a moral or lesson.
tells the future and the most important one lived in Delphi
is stories told by people to explain their world.
13
Which two geographic features had the most affect on Greek Civilization?
Deserts and Trees
Islands and Rivers
Mountains and Volcanoes
Mountains and Seas
14
Which City state did people cheat to get food, and had boys start military training at age 7?
Athens
Argos
Sparta
Corinth
15
Greece is located on the continent of
Asia
Europe
South America
Africa
16
Which description best fits the Mycenaeans?
Settled on Peloponnesus, peaceful
Settled on Mainland, warlike,
settled on Crete, warlike
Settled in Crete, peaceful
17
Which city state built the Parthenon and was called the school of Greece?
Corinth
Sparta
Argos
Athens
18
The form of government where decisions are made by the few wealthy aristocrats is a
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Tyranny
19
An epic
tells the future and the most important one lived in Delphi
is a Greek name for a City State
is a long poem about a hero's adventure
is stories told by people to explain their world.
20
Which description best fits the Minoans?
Settled on Mainland, warlike,
Settled in Crete, peaceful
Settled on Peloponnesus, peaceful
settled on Crete, warlike
21
Which city state had the most diverse population and held games to honor Zeus?
Sparta
Athens
Olympia
Corinth
22
Which city state's great location made them excellent traders?
Corinth
Athens
Olympia
Sparta
23
Which city state was famous because of their drama, music, and poetry?
Olympia
Athens
Argos
Sparta
24
Which term identifies how the Mycenaeans organized their society?
Hierarchical/Stict class system
Hierarchical/Equality
Egalitarian/Equality
Egalitarian/Strict Class system
25
The Kingdom North of Greece was...
Macedonia
Crete
Sparta
Corinth
26
Which term identifies how the Minoans organized their society?
Hierarchical/Equality
Egalitarian/Strict Class system
Hierarchical/Stict class system
Egalitarian/Equality
27
This city state focused on War.
Corinth
Athens
Crete
Sparta
28
The type of government where the ruler takes power by force is a
Oligarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
29
An Oracle
is a long poem about a hero's adventure
is a greek story that has a moral or lesson.
is stories told by people to explain their world.
tells the future and the most important one lived in Delphi
30
Which statement is true about both the Minoans and Mycenaeans?
Both lived on the Peloponnesian Peninsula
Both used wrting and Bronze
Both had a strong military
Both relied on conquests to expand power
31
The Illiad and The Odyssey ..
Describe how the Trojan Horse was used
Tell about the Trojan War and are credited to Homer
Were written by Socrates to describe Greek Gods
Are accurate accounts of the Trojan War
32
This type of government has a ruler with total power, the King.
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
33
How did Greece's geography affect it's early civilizations?
It helped prevent wars since everyone lived together
It encouraged the use of rich farmland
It forced people to adapt to harsh weather
It encouraged sailing, trading, and separate city states
34
Ancient Athens had a ...
Representative Democracy
Direct Oligarchy
Representative Monarchy
Direct Democracy
35
The original Greek Settlement was...
Troy
Sparta
Crete
Athens
36
Which order best shows the development of Governments in Greece?
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy
Democracy, Tyranny, Oligarchy, Monarchy
Oligarchy, Tyranny, Monarchy, Democracy
Monarchy, Tyranny, Oligarchy, Democracy
37
This city state focused on democracy.
Macedonia
Sparta
Troy
Athens

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