Question 1

In 498 b.c.e. ,Athenian Greeks made a surprise attack and burned down ________,the old capital of Lydia.

Accepted Answer

A) Lesbos 
B) Sardis 
C) Mysia 
D) Caria 
A) Lesbos 
B) Sardis 
C) Mysia 
D) Caria B

Question 2

How did the location of Crete influence its cultural interaction and fortification system? What geographic features could facilitate or hinder the development and security of the Minoan and Mycenaean societies?

Accepted Answer

The location of Crete greatly influenced its cultural interaction and fortification system. Being an island in the Mediterranean, Crete was strategically located at the crossroads of major trade routes, allowing for the exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies with neighboring civilizations. This led to a rich and diverse cultural interaction, as evidenced by the Minoan civilization's unique art, architecture, and religious practices.

In terms of fortification, Crete's coastal location and natural harbors provided natural defenses against potential invaders. The Minoans and Mycenaeans took advantage of these geographic features by building strong fortifications along the coastline to protect their cities and ports from maritime attacks. Additionally, the rugged and mountainous terrain of Crete made it difficult for land-based armies to penetrate deep into the island, further enhancing its defensive capabilities.

However, the same geographic features that facilitated cultural interaction and fortification also posed challenges for the development and security of the Minoan and Mycenaean societies. The island's isolation and rugged terrain made it difficult to unify the island under a single centralized authority, leading to the development of independent city-states. This decentralized political structure made it challenging to coordinate defense efforts and respond to external threats in a unified manner.

Furthermore, the reliance on maritime trade made Crete vulnerable to naval attacks, as seen in the invasion of the Mycenaean Greeks and later the Dorians. The lack of natural resources on the island also meant that the Minoans and Mycenaeans had to rely on trade for essential goods, making them susceptible to disruptions in trade routes and economic instability.

In conclusion, the location of Crete played a significant role in shaping the cultural interaction and fortification system of the Minoan and Mycenaean societies. While the island's geographic features facilitated trade and provided natural defenses, they also presented challenges for political unity and security, ultimately influencing the development and fate of these ancient civilizations.

Question 3

The poetry of Hesiod around 700 b.c.e. ,which detailed the daily life of a farmer,became important in ancient Greek history because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) it showed how well-versed the Greeks were 
B) Hesiod was the only writer at that time 
C) there were few recorded thoughts from ordinary people 
D) Hesiod was really an aristocrat,not a farmer 
A) it showed how well-versed the Greeks were 
B) Hesiod was the only writer at that time 
C) there were few recorded thoughts from ordinary people 
D) Hesiod was really an aristocrat,not a farmer C

Question 4

Until defeated by the Roman legion,the dominant military force in the eastern Mediterranean was the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) agora 
B) citadel 
C) hoplite phalanx 
D) battalion 
A) agora 
B) citadel 
C) hoplite phalanx 
D) battalion

Question 5

The striking creations of the palaces uncovered at such sites as Phaestus,Haghia Triada,and Cnossus detail much unique character and beauty.Based on the description of the palaces,what can we deduce about the daily lifestyle and living structures of the people living within the palaces?

Accepted Answer

A) Defense and battle techniques were essential to their survival. 
B) Children were revered and blessed with oils and grains. 
C) Culture,education,and innovation were valued within the society. 
D) Taxes were high and often a burden to the common citizen. 
A) Defense and battle techniques were essential to their survival. 
B) Children were revered and blessed with oils and grains. 
C) Culture,education,and innovation were valued within the society. 
D) Taxes were high and often a burden to the common citizen.

Question 6

Explain why Greek colonies were established.What were some of the benefits of colonies? Whom did the colonies benefit?

Accepted Answer

Greek colonies were established for a va

Question 7

________ was the writer of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ was the writer of the epic...

Question 8

A tyrant usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A) gained power in an unorthodox,but not necessarily wicked,way 
B) rose to power because of his military ability 
C) expelled his aristocratic opponents,dividing their land among supporters 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) gained power in an unorthodox,but not necessarily wicked,way 
B) rose to power because of his military ability 
C) expelled his aristocratic opponents,dividing their land among supporters 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 9

In some cities,the crisis produced by new economic and social conditions led to the establishment of a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In some cities,the crisis produced by new...

Question 10

Examine the sacrifices made by Spartan men and women in their powerful commitment to the polis.What did Sparta,as a whole,gain from these sacrifices? Based on your examination of Sparta,how effective was this policy?

Accepted Answer

The sacrifices made by Spartan men and w

Question 11

The Persians controlled both sides of the ________,the route to the grain fields beyond the Black Sea.

Accepted Answer

A) Euphrates River 
B) Persian Canal 
C) Pagasaean Gulf 
D) Hellespont 
A) Euphrates River 
B) Persian Canal 
C) Pagasaean Gulf 
D) Hellespont

Question 12

Although some characters in Homer's poems were depicted to be cremated in the Mycenaean Age,this could not have really happened because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Mycenaeans buried their dead in temples 
B) Mycenaeans buried their dead in tholos tombs 
C) Mycenaeans buried their seafaring people at sea 
D) cremation was considered an act of the devil 
A) Mycenaeans buried their dead in temples 
B) Mycenaeans buried their dead in tholos tombs 
C) Mycenaeans buried their seafaring people at sea 
D) cremation was considered an act of the devil

Question 13

Athenian freedom would have been destroyed and future achievements in Greek culture may have never occurred without ________ in 490 b.c.e.

Accepted Answer

A) the victory over the Persians at Marathon 
B) an intervention by Egypt 
C) the Ionian Greeks inclusion of democracy 
D) the general prosperity taking place 
A) the victory over the Persians at Marathon 
B) an intervention by Egypt 
C) the Ionian Greeks inclusion of democracy 
D) the general prosperity taking place

Question 14

During the Great Invasion,one advantage for the Greeks was ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a desire to avenge their loss at Marathon 
B) a strong Athenian navy 
C) fighting on land instead of at sea 
D) their great leader,Xerxes,and his army of at least 150,000 men 
A) a desire to avenge their loss at Marathon 
B) a strong Athenian navy 
C) fighting on land instead of at sea 
D) their great leader,Xerxes,and his army of at least 150,000 men

Question 15

The ruling aristocrats barred ________ from political power,religious privileges,and social acceptance,creating a crisis in many states.

Accepted Answer

A) women 
B) slaves 
C) peasants 
D) the new rich 
A) women 
B) slaves 
C) peasants 
D) the new rich

Question 16

About 750 b.c.e. ,coinciding with the development of the polis,the Greeks ________.

Accepted Answer

A) created the first true alphabet 
B) built up their army considerably 
C) developed paper and spread a new writing system 
D) created a compass 
A) created the first true alphabet 
B) built up their army considerably 
C) developed paper and spread a new writing system 
D) created a compass

Question 17

In the seventh century b.c.e. ,Athens was a typical ________ polis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the seventh century b.c.e. ,Athens was...

Question 18

What sports or contests made up the Greek athletics? What were the intrinsic and tangible incentives for Greek athletes?

Accepted Answer

The Greek athletics consisted of a varie

Question 19

Some scholars have argued that because the civilizations of Crete reflected the importance of women,they were more ________ than others.

Accepted Answer

A) tranquil 
B) aggressive 
C) artistic 
D) philosophical 
A) tranquil 
B) aggressive 
C) artistic 
D) philosophical

Question 20

The Greeks' period of freedom ended in the sixth century b.c.e.when the Greek colonial cities of Asia Minor came under the control of Persian ________ of Lydia.

Accepted Answer

A) King Leonidas 
B) King Croesus 
C) King Xerxes 
D) General Mardonius 
A) King Leonidas 
B) King Croesus 
C) King Xerxes 
D) General Mardonius

Exam 2: The Rise of Greek Civilization

In 498 b.c.e. ,Athenian Greeks made a surprise attack and burned down ________,the old capital of Lydia.

How did the location of Crete influence its cultural interaction and fortification system? What geographic features could facilitate or hinder the development and security of the Minoan and Mycenaean societies?

The poetry of Hesiod around 700 b.c.e. ,which detailed the daily life of a farmer,became important in ancient Greek history because ________.

Until defeated by the Roman legion,the dominant military force in the eastern Mediterranean was the ________.

The striking creations of the palaces uncovered at such sites as Phaestus,Haghia Triada,and Cnossus detail much unique character and beauty.Based on the description of the palaces,what can we deduce about the daily lifestyle and living structures of the people living within the palaces?

Explain why Greek colonies were established.What were some of the benefits of colonies? Whom did the colonies benefit?

________ was the writer of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.

A tyrant usually ________.

In some cities,the crisis produced by new economic and social conditions led to the establishment of a ________.

Examine the sacrifices made by Spartan men and women in their powerful commitment to the polis.What did Sparta,as a whole,gain from these sacrifices? Based on your examination of Sparta,how effective was this policy?

The Persians controlled both sides of the ________,the route to the grain fields beyond the Black Sea.

Although some characters in Homer's poems were depicted to be cremated in the Mycenaean Age,this could not have really happened because ________.

Athenian freedom would have been destroyed and future achievements in Greek culture may have never occurred without ________ in 490 b.c.e.

During the Great Invasion,one advantage for the Greeks was ________.

The ruling aristocrats barred ________ from political power,religious privileges,and social acceptance,creating a crisis in many states.

About 750 b.c.e. ,coinciding with the development of the polis,the Greeks ________.

In the seventh century b.c.e. ,Athens was a typical ________ polis.

What sports or contests made up the Greek athletics? What were the intrinsic and tangible incentives for Greek athletes?

Some scholars have argued that because the civilizations of Crete reflected the importance of women,they were more ________ than others.

The Greeks' period of freedom ended in the sixth century b.c.e.when the Greek colonial cities of Asia Minor came under the control of Persian ________ of Lydia.

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