Question 1

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Hesiod's Works and Days

Accepted Answer

Hesiod's Works and Days is a didactic po

Question 2

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Solon

Accepted Answer

Solon was an ancient Athenian statesman,

Question 3

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Thucydides

Accepted Answer

Thucydides was an ancient Greek historia

Question 4

The Peloponnesian War resulted in

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A)  the consolidation of Pericles' power. 
B)  the unification of the Greek city-states under Thebes. 
C)  the defeat of Athens and the collapse of its empire. 
D)  Athenian control of Sicily. 
E)  the defeat of Sparta, leading to its permanent decline. 
A)  the consolidation of Pericles' power. 
B)  the unification of the Greek city-states under Thebes. 
C)  the defeat of Athens and the collapse of its empire. 
D)  Athenian control of Sicily. 
E)  the defeat of Sparta, leading to its permanent decline.

Question 5

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Peloponnesus

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The Peloponnese is a large peninsula loc

Question 6

The "great expedition" by Athens against Crete dominated much of the second phase of the Peloponnesian War.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Greek philosopher who proposed the concept of a higher world of eternal and unchanging Ideal Forms was Aristotle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Minoan Crete

Accepted Answer

Minoan Crete was a Bronze Age civilizati

Question 9

IDENTIFICATIONS
-the Acropolis

Accepted Answer

The Acropolis is a famous ancient citade

Question 10

During the Age of Pericles

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A)  the power of the aristocrats was enhanced. 
B)  Athenians became deeply attached to their democratic system. 
C)  participation in government was encouraged of women. 
D)  imperialism was abandoned. 
E)  government expenditures were reduced, canceling all public building projects. 
A)  the power of the aristocrats was enhanced. 
B)  Athenians became deeply attached to their democratic system. 
C)  participation in government was encouraged of women. 
D)  imperialism was abandoned. 
E)  government expenditures were reduced, canceling all public building projects.

Question 11

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Troy

Accepted Answer

Troy is an ancient city located in what

Question 12

The development of the polis had a negative impact on Greek society by

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A)  fostering a sense of disunity among commoners. 
B)  dividing Greece into fiercely competitive states. 
C)  discouraging the development of polytheistic religion. 
D)  retarding democracy in the organization of civic governments. 
E)  limiting the development of Greek artistic and intellectual accomplishments. 
A)  fostering a sense of disunity among commoners. 
B)  dividing Greece into fiercely competitive states. 
C)  discouraging the development of polytheistic religion. 
D)  retarding democracy in the organization of civic governments. 
E)  limiting the development of Greek artistic and intellectual accomplishments.

Question 13

IDENTIFICATIONS
-hetairai and symposium

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Hetairai were a class of highly educated

Question 14

What do historians mean by the phrase "The Age of Pericles?" What were the characteristics of this period that made it distinct?

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The phrase "The Age of Pericles" refers

Question 15

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Spartiates

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Spartiates were the citizens of the anci

Question 16

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Sappho

Accepted Answer

Sappho was an ancient Greek lyric poet w

Question 17

Socrates was condemned to death for

Accepted Answer

A)  corrupting the youth of Athens. 
B)  leading a political coup attempt. 
C)  killing one of his followers in a rage. 
D)  marrying his cousin and committing bigamy. 
E)  opposing the Peloponnesian War. 
A)  corrupting the youth of Athens. 
B)  leading a political coup attempt. 
C)  killing one of his followers in a rage. 
D)  marrying his cousin and committing bigamy. 
E)  opposing the Peloponnesian War.

Question 18

The Battle of Marathon was a victory for

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A)  the Athenian hoplites. 
B)  the Spartan equals. 
C)  the Athenian navy. 
D)  the Corinthian archers. 
E)  the Persian cavalry. 
A)  the Athenian hoplites. 
B)  the Spartan equals. 
C)  the Athenian navy. 
D)  the Corinthian archers. 
E)  the Persian cavalry.

Question 19

What were the characteristics of the Greek city-state? Compare it to the Sumerian city-state.

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The Greek city-state, also known as the

Question 20

The Greek polis put primary emphasis on

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A)  the protection of its citizens' individual rights. 
B)  cooperating with neighboring poleis for the common good. 
C)  untrammeled private enterprise. 
D)  cooperation between its citizens for the common welfare. 
E)  b and c 
A)  the protection of its citizens' individual rights. 
B)  cooperating with neighboring poleis for the common good. 
C)  untrammeled private enterprise. 
D)  cooperation between its citizens for the common welfare. 
E)  b and c

Exam 3: the Civilization of the Greeks

IDENTIFICATIONS -Hesiod's Works and Days

IDENTIFICATIONS -Solon

IDENTIFICATIONS -Thucydides

The Peloponnesian War resulted in

IDENTIFICATIONS -Peloponnesus

The "great expedition" by Athens against Crete dominated much of the second phase of the Peloponnesian War.

The Greek philosopher who proposed the concept of a higher world of eternal and unchanging Ideal Forms was Aristotle.

IDENTIFICATIONS -Minoan Crete

IDENTIFICATIONS -the Acropolis

During the Age of Pericles

IDENTIFICATIONS -Troy

The development of the polis had a negative impact on Greek society by

IDENTIFICATIONS -hetairai and symposium

What do historians mean by the phrase "The Age of Pericles?" What were the characteristics of this period that made it distinct?

IDENTIFICATIONS -Spartiates

IDENTIFICATIONS -Sappho

Socrates was condemned to death for

The Battle of Marathon was a victory for

What were the characteristics of the Greek city-state? Compare it to the Sumerian city-state.

The Greek polis put primary emphasis on

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