How did the Dorians impact the Greeks?

Professional storytelling, they gave Greeks a common history & language

What do Homer epics reveal about Greek agriculture?

The values of the ancient Greeks

The Greeks created myths

To explain natural or historical events

Which BEST describes the geography of Greece?

Mountainous, with lots of islands; mainland is peninsula; difficult travel

Which BEST explains why Minoan civilization was able to develop its rich culture?

Island location/trading activities allowed to acquire ideas/tech from civs

Why did Mycenaeans come to power in their mainland and Crete?

they invaded and conquered the lands

Which was the main cause for the independence of city-states in Ancient Greece?

The geography of mountainous peninsulas

According to Greek legend, what sets off the Trojan War?

The Trojan Paris kidnaps Helen, wife of a Greek king

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Quiz - Geography of Greece

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1
How did the Dorians impact the Greeks?
Greeks used their writing system to develop their own
Professional storytelling, they gave Greeks a common history & language
They were great trading partners
Learned the value of coins
2
What do Homer epics reveal about Greek agriculture?
The beliefs of the ancient Dorians
The values of the ancient Greeks
The activities of Greek sea traders
The origins of major Greek cities
3
_________ were a warlike people who conquered the Mycenaeans and founded Sparta
Dorians
Phoenicians
Mycenaeans
Minoans
4
what percentage of land was arable
75%
10%
25%
50%
5
The Greeks created myths
To tell grésât stories
To explain natural or historical events
To explain historical events
So Homer could create his poems
6
Which BEST describes the geography of Greece?
Flat coastal terrain; easy to travel
Mountainous, with lots of islands; mainland is peninsula; difficult travel
large, mountainous peninsula that makes it difficult to travel
Cluster of mountainous islands making it difficult to travel
7
According to the text, what are some of the values apparent in the Iliad and Odyssey?
Equality, liberty, and justice
Materialism, literacy, and artistry
Humor, hospitality, and humility
Honor, courage, and eloquence
8
Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Frescoes
Myths
Trojan
Homer
9
The economy of Greek city-states was dependent on _______
Agriculture
Shipbuilding
Frescoes
Trade
10
Which BEST explains why Minoan civilization was able to develop its rich culture?
Extensive mining activities, especially gold/silver, brung scholars Crete
Island location/trading activities allowed to acquire ideas/tech from civs
abundant agriculture helped become a food exporter, which led great wealth
It’s advanced war technology & tactics helped it conquere most its neighbor
11
The first Greeks
Dorians
Mycenaeans
Phoenicians
Minoans
12
Why were the seas important to Greeks?
They provided drinking water
They provided great places to swim
They provided water for crops
They provided trade routes
13
Why did Mycenaeans come to power in their mainland and Crete?
They had the most advanced culture
Their markets were the most prosperous
they invaded and conquered the lands
They inherited power from Minoans
14
Which was the main cause for the independence of city-states in Ancient Greece?
The threat of warlike neighbors to the north
The spread of Minoan culture
The Greeks’ location on the sea
The geography of mountainous peninsulas
15
Greeks got their alphabet from the _______
Phoenicians
Dorian’s
Mycenaeans
Minoans
16
The earliest Aegeans
Mycenaeans
Dorians
Minoans
Phoenicians
17
The Mycenaeans fought the people of Troy in the _____ War
Dorians
Persian
Frescoes
Trojan
18
According to Greek legend, what sets off the Trojan War?
The Greek Odysseus stops worshipping Greek gods
The Trojan Hector does battle with the Greek Achilles
The goddess Athena competes with the goddess Aphrodite
The Trojan Paris kidnaps Helen, wife of a Greek king

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