Which best describes the main source of success for the Minoan civilization?

abundant resources and trade with distant lands

What conclusion does the map most clearly support?

Geography encouraged the growth of independent city-states

What do Homer’s epics reveal about Greek culture?

the values of the ancient Greeks

How were trials in Athens similar to trials in the United States today?

The accused was considered innocent until proven guilty

How did Greek philosophers contribute to the formation of modern democratic governments?

by contemplating the purpose and structure of government

What was one way that Athens was more democratic than Sparta?

Athens had a true legislature, while Sparta did not

Which statement is true of Mycenaean civilization but not of Minoan civilization?

It dominated the Aegean world through warfare.

Based on this map, what was true of the two city-states that came to dominate ancient Greece?

separated by more than 100 miles of rugged terrain

What types of literature did Sophocles write?

tragedies that focused on recounting historic events

Which statement correctly describes a similarity between Plato and Socrates?

encouraged people to discover ethical values through reason

How did families in Sparta differ from those in Athens?

Boys were taken from their families to be raised in barracks

How did the lives of Spartan women differ from the lives of other Greek women?

They had to exercise and stay strong.

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1
Which best describes the main source of success for the Minoan civilization?
abundant resources and trade with distant lands
ambitious exploration of land and sea across continents
aggressive invasions and conquest of neighboring territories
flourishing industry and art within Minoan borders
2
What conclusion does the map most clearly support?
Geography required trade to obtain sufficient food resources
Geography encouraged the growth of independent city-states
Geography promoted the spread of Greek culture
Geography protected Greece from invasion and conquest
3
What civilization predated classical Greece and developed on the island of Crete?
Minoan civilization
Trojan civilization
Dorian civilization
Macedonian civilization
4
Which ancient Greek most directly influenced modern engineering and architecture?
Copernicus
Euclid
Euripides
Hippocrates
5
What do Homer’s epics reveal about Greek culture?
the activities of Greek sea traders
the values of the ancient Greeks
the beliefs of the ancient Dorians
the origins of major Greek cities
6
What outcome did the Peloponnesian War have on ancient Greece?
led to conquest of distant lands and peoples
encouraged Sparta to expand trade
weakened the power of Athens
united city-states against a foreign enemy
7
How were trials in Athens similar to trials in the United States today?
Citizens could be on a jury when they turned 18 years old
12 jurors decided the guilt or innocence of the accused
The accused was considered innocent until proven guilty
Men and women served as jurors.
8
How did Greek philosophers contribute to the formation of modern democratic governments?
by contemplating the purpose and structure of government
encouraging the participation of all citizens in governance
by prescribing civil training and tests for all officials
by promoting the election of enlightened philosophers
9
What was one way that Athens was more democratic than Sparta?
Athenian women had more rights than Spartan women.
Spartan Citizens had no say in government
Slavery was abolished in Athens but not in Sparta.
Athens had a true legislature, while Sparta did not
10
Which statement is true of Mycenaean civilization but not of Minoan civilization?
It controlled the island of Crete
It was eventually conquered by invaders.
It achieved prosperity through trade.
It dominated the Aegean world through warfare.
11
Based on this map, what was true of the two city-states that came to dominate ancient Greece?
founded on separate islands
located on the shores of the Aegean Sea
separated by more than 100 miles of rugged terrain
centers of gold and silver mining
12
What types of literature did Sophocles write?
philosophy that applied the use of reason
tragedies that focused on recounting historic events
epic poetry that told of the courage of bold heroes
histories that offered accounts of the past
13
What did classical Greece inherit from Mycenaean civilization?
sophist philosophy
democratic elections
hieroglyphic language
city-state structure
14
Which statement correctly describes a similarity between Plato and Socrates?
both set up schools for disseminating knowledge
expounded their beliefs about governance systems in books
both students of an Athenian philosopher named Aristotle
encouraged people to discover ethical values through reason
15
What did art featuring dolphins reflect about Minoan culture?
the influence of myth
the importance of the sea
the dangers of travel
the need for trade
16
What did ancient Greeks inherit from Homer and then pass on to later civilizations?
democratic principles
scientific experimentation
epic poetry
monotheistic beliefs
17
Which Greek city-state scorned trade and affluence and did not allow its citizens to travel?
Athens
Mycenae
Sparta
Knossos
18
How did families in Sparta differ from those in Athens?
wealthy families were raised to serve in government.
Girls and boys had equal access to education and training.
All families were expected to contribute children to defense
Boys were taken from their families to be raised in barracks
19
How did the lives of Spartan women differ from the lives of other Greek women?
They lacked property rights.
They had to obey their fathers and husbands.
They had to exercise and stay strong.
They served as leaders in government.
20
What individual inherited an interest in learning from Plato and Socrates?
Herodotus
Zeno
Aristotle
Philip II

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