What is a tholos tomb?

a tomb that is dome-shaped, like a beehive

Which best describes the treatment of helots?

Spartans often abused them and looked down on them

What is unusual about the palaces on Crete?

there were no defense walls around them

How was Sparta different from other city states?

they focused completely on their military

What is a tel (or tell)?

a mound of several civilizations on top of each other

What did the Athenian Assembly do?

passed laws and served as a supreme court

Why did the 2nd Palatial Period of Minoan Civilization end?

the Mycenaeans invaded from the Greek mainland

Why are the items in the shaft graves at Mycenae significant?

they have scenes of everyday life in Mycenae

What is Kamares Ware?

orange, black, and white pottery that is very thin

masculine qualities that the Greeks celebrated

How did Solon reform laws in Athens?

he repealed most harsh penalties of Draco's Code

How were Minoan palaces different from Mycenaean palaces?

Minoan palaces were bright and open to the outside

How did Solon organize Athenian society?

according to how much grain each man produced each year

a site from which an entire civilization gets its name

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1
Which best describes the results of the Greek "Dark Age"?
trade is disrupted
pottery is less elegant and there are less building projects
all of the above
cities are abandoned
2
When did young Spartan boys begin their military training?
age 5
age 10
age 8
age 7
3
Where was Sparta located?
in northern Greece
on the Peloponnesus
on Attica
on Crete
4
What did ancient Olympic winners receive?
often room/board from your city for the rest of your life
all of the above
a storage jar full of olive oil
an olive wreath
5
Which was the school in which Spartans would train for war?
the agoge
the syssitia
the Gerousia
the Ephor
6
Which were celebrated art forms in ancient Sparta?
poetry and dancing
frescos and grand halls
woodwork and metallurgy
ornate architecture and exquisite pottery
7
What is a tholos tomb?
a tomb that is dome-shaped, like a beehive
a tomb that contains many burial objects
a tomb where a king is buried
a tomb that is at the entrance to the city
8
Which best describes the treatment of helots?
Spartans were grateful for the work they did for them
they were promised freedom if they worked hard enough
they could become citizens if they behaved themsleves
Spartans often abused them and looked down on them
9
Which is the deciphered language of the Mycenaeans?
Greek
Linear B
Mycenaean
Linear A
10
Which were early advancements of the Minoans?
indoor plumbing
glass window panes
all of the above
drinking water pipes in houses
11
What is unusual about the palaces on Crete?
there were no defense walls around them
they were very dark and smokey
the kings were buried within the palatial complexes
large watchtowers were built along the outside of the palace
12
How was Sparta different from other city states?
the were known for emphasizing the arts
they were the first to practice democracy
they had slaves
they focused completely on their military
13
Which archaeologist excavated both Mycenae and Troy?
Heinrich Schliemann
John Garstang
Robert Clyde
Albert Hodkinson
14
What was one aspect of Spartan society that can be described as "excessive"?
the enormous temples they built for their gods
their love of chariot racing
their attachment to their material wealth
the fancy palaces they built for their kings
15
How is Cleisthenes remembered?
as a harsh lawgiver
all of the above
as the father of democracy
as one of the ancient "sages" (wise men)
16
Where did the Ionians settle?
on Attica, near Athens
on the Peloponnese, near Sparta
on Crete, near Knossoss
in Troy, near the Hellespont
17
Which group of people in Sparta were the slaves/conquered peoples?
Ephors
perioikoi
helots
Spartiate
18
What is a tel (or tell)?
a mound of several civilizations on top of each other
an ancient shaft grave
a site for which a whole civilization is named
a domed tomb that is "beehive" shaped
19
Why did the 1st Palatial Period of Minoan Civilization end?
Crete was destroyed by a tidal wave
there was a major earthquake
the Minoan kings were killed in the Trojan War
the Mycenaeans invaded from the Greek mainland
20
Which group of people in Sparta were the male citizens who were "pure" Spartans?
Spartiate
helots
Ephors
perioikoi
21
What did the Athenian Assembly do?
all of the above
approved public works projects
administered taxes and treaties
passed laws and served as a supreme court
22
How did many Greeks choose where to colonize?
by researching cool places to conquer
just by luck or chance
by asking the Oracle at Delphi
by sending scouts ahead of time
23
Who led to the decline of the Mycenaean civilization?
the Spartans
the Athenians
the Dorians
the Minoans
24
Why did the 2nd Palatial Period of Minoan Civilization end?
the Mycenaeans invaded from the Greek mainland
there was a major earthquake
Crete was destroyed by a tidal wave
the Minoan kings were killed in the Trojan War
25
How was the Council of 500 chosen in Athens?
by secret ballot
by lottery
by ostracism
by vote
26
Which ancient Greek writer wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Sappho
Homer
Pindar
Hesiod
27
What did Minoans usually export?
all of the above
olive oil
wine
pottery and metal works
28
Which best describes Draco's Code?
popular
fair
merciful
harsh
29
What is a basileus?
a soldier
a farmer
a king
a noble
30
Which materials did Spartans use to create most of their art?
stone, gold, and wood
wood, stone, and silver
bronze, silver, and stone
bronze, ivory, and pottery
31
How did the Minoans build their wealth?
by mining the resources of Crete
by forming alliances with rich nations
by conquest
through trade
32
What was different about the Spartan military, compared to other city states?
they focused all their resources on preparing for war
all of the above
they separated into battalions and units
Spartans wore uniforms
33
Why are the items in the shaft graves at Mycenae significant?
it proves the Trojan War happened
they are very valuable
they have scenes of everyday life in Mycenae
they made Heinrich Schliemann famous
34
Who performed all the work in ancient Sparta so the men could concentrate on warfare?
the women
the helots
the old people and children
the Spartan men who were not fighting
35
What customs did the Dorians bring to Greece?
the use of iron
all of the above
different styles of architecture
cremation
36
What is Kamares Ware?
very ornate ceramic pottery with thick rims and handles
the everyday pottery of the Minoans
orange, black, and white pottery that is very thin
large amphora used for transporting grain and wine
37
Which is true of the Palace at Knossos?
all of the above
it is a 6-acre complex
it is covered in frescos
it was the largest palace on Crete
38
Who were considered citizens in ancient Greek city-states?
only men 18 and older
men and women 18 and older
foreigners and men 18 and older
slaves and men 18 and older
39
Which was a popular theme in Minoan pottery?
wildlife and plants
warfare/conquest
mythological figures and heroes
images of their architecture and cities
40
What is arete?
masculine qualities that the Greeks celebrated
the overseers in ancient Spara
the dining hall of Sparta
the training school for young Spartans
41
Which was the dining hall that was important to Spartan social life?
the Ephor
the Gerousia
the agoge
the syssitia
42
Which is true of the Athenian Assembly?
all citizens and freed slaves could belong
all citizens and foreign residents could belong
all citizens and women could belong
all citizens could belong
43
How did Solon reform laws in Athens?
he allowed districts to make their own laws
he repealed most harsh penalties of Draco's Code
he made the laws even more harsh
he ordered people to vote on a new law code
44
How were Minoan palaces different from Mycenaean palaces?
Minoan palaces were bright and open to the outside
Minoan palaces were strongly fortified
Minoan palaces were dark, damp, and smokey
Minoan palaces were often opened for public festivals
45
Who ruled Crete during the Post-Palatial Period?
the Spartans
the Dorians
the Minoans
the Mycenaeans
46
Which was the Council of Elders that proposed laws and served as a court in Sparta?
the agoge
the syssitia
the Gerousia
the Ephor
47
How did Solon organize Athenian society?
according to how much grain each man produced each year
by ethnic group
according to how much people owned
by social status
48
Which ancient Greek writer wrote poems and set them to music?
Hesiod
Homer
Sappho
Pindar
49
Where was Athens located?
in northern Greece
on Attica
on the Peloponnesus
on Crete
50
Which is true about the Greeks during their "Dark Age"?
most lost the skill of farming
most are not smart
all of the above
most are illiterate
51
What is a type site?
a site that sets the standard for other places
a site that fits a particular pattern
a typical archaeological site
a site from which an entire civilization gets its name
52
Where did the Dorians settle?
on Crete, near Knossoss
in Troy, near the Hellespont
on the Peloponnese, near Sparta
on Attica, near Athens
53
Which group of people in Sparta were the free artisans and merchants?
perioikoi
Spartiate
Ephors
helots
54
Which group of people in Sparta were elected to be the overseers of the people?
Ephors
Spartiate
perioikoi
helots
55
Why did Greece descend into a "Dark Age"?
all of the above
there was probably a long drought
there may have been several earthquakes during this time
the Sea Peoples may have invaded
56
How did Solon reform Athens?
extended citizenship to immigrant craftsmen
all of the above
canceled all debts and forbade debt-slavery
minted Athenian coins and standardized weights and measures
57
Which best describes Spartan religion?
they were not very religious
they had their own distinct religion dedicated to war
they believed they were gods
similar to other city-states; the Spartans were very devout
58
Why is the Ulu Burun Shipwreck important?
it supplied lots of interesting artifacts for museums
it is evidence of an extensive Bronze Age trade network
it proves the Trojan War was a real event in history
the mask of Agamemnon was found on it
59
Who had political rights in Athens?
Athenian-born men and slaves who earned their freedom
foreigners who became citizens and Athenian-born men
only Athenian-born men
Athenian-born men and women
60
Why was civic life so important in Ancient Greek society?
the ancient Greeks loved politics
life was very communal, rather than indvidual
ancient Greeks wanted to hear everybody's ideas
it was important that everyone was ready for war at anytime
61
Which is true about the Olympics in Ancient Greece?
it was held at Olympia every 4 years
women were not allowed at the games
all fighting stopped for for the Olympic games
all of the above
62
Which ancient Greek writer wrote odes to celebrate Olympic victors?
Sappho
Homer
Hesiod
Pindar
63
Which Roman emperor banned the Olympics because it was a pagan festival?
Constantine
Augustus
Theodosius
Julius Caesar
64
Which ancient Greek writer wrote the Theogony and Works and Days?
Pindar
Sappho
Homer
Hesiod
65
How long did the Trojan War last?
12 years
10 years
6 years
8 years
66
Which is the undeciphered language of the Minoans?
Minonian
Linear A
Greek
Linear B
67
Which is true of women in Sparta?
they were allowed to train as athletes
they could own property and inherit land
all of the above
they were powerful in their communities
68
What was wrong with Schliemann's conclusions at Troy?
he concluded that the Trojan War could never have happened
he excavated the wrong level of the city - 1,000 years early
he believed Homer's story of the Trojan War was accurate
he gave up too early and went home
69
Why was the city of Troy worth conquering?
they took Helen
it was easy to conquer because it wasn't heavily fortified
it was located in a strategic position for trade
it was much wealthier than other cities nearby
70
Which best describes the government of ancient Sparta?
aristocracy and autocracy
pure democracy
a mix of monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy
monarchy

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