Global History— Greece

Question 2

What is the time period of the Minoan Civilization?

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1750-1500 BC

Question 3

Where was the Minoan Civilization located?

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Island of Crete

Question 4

Who was the Minoan Civilization named after?

Answer 4

King Minos

Question 5

What was the main characteristic of Minoan society?

Answer 5

Great traders, not warriors

Question 6

What significant palace was associated with the Minoans?

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Palace at Knossos

Question 7

What led to the disappearance of the Minoan Civilization?

Answer 7

Volcano/Earthquake and invaders (Mycenaeans)

Question 8

What type of invaders were the Mycenaeans?

Answer 8

Indo-European invaders

Question 9

What was a key feature of Mycenaean society?

Answer 9

Lived in city-states

Question 10

What significant war is associated with the Mycenaeans?

Answer 10

Trojan War

Question 11

What year is commonly associated with the Trojan War?

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1250 BC

Question 12

What was the main reason for the Trojan War?

Answer 12

Economic control, not love

Question 13

Who discovered evidence of the Trojan War?

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Heinrich Schliemann

Question 14

What are the names of the epic poems attributed to Homer?

Answer 14

The Iliad and The Odyssey

Question 15

What was the chief source of information about the Trojan War?

Answer 15

The Iliad

Question 16

What geographical feature significantly influenced Greek civilization?

Answer 16

Archipelago and mountains

Question 17

What is a ‘Polis’ in Greek history?

Answer 17

City-state

Question 18

What are the four types of government mentioned in early Greek city-states?

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• Monarchy
• Aristocracy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy

Question 19

What military formation was characteristic of Greek warfare?

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Phalanx

Question 20

What was the population ratio of Helots to Spartans?

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7:1

Question 21

What was the Spartan government structure?

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Two kings and an assembly of citizens

Question 22

At what age did Spartan males begin their military training?

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7 years old

Question 23

What was Solon’s significant reform in Athens?

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Outlawed debt slavery

Question 24

Who created the Council of 500 in Athens?

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Cleisthenes

Question 25

What was the main event that united Greek city-states against Persia?

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Persian Wars

Question 26

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

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Greeks won despite being outnumbered

Question 27

What was the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae?

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Greeks chose a narrow pass to fight against a larger Persian force

Question 28

Who was the Athenian leader during the Golden Age?

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Pericles

Question 29

What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?

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Sparta defeated Athens

Question 30

What did philosophers in ancient Greece study?

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Logic and reason

Question 31

Who was Socrates and what was his famous quote?

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A philosopher known for 'The unexamined life isn’t worth living'

Question 32

What work did Plato write?

Answer 32

The Republic

Question 33

What concept did Aristotle study extensively?

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Types of government

Question 34

Who was the father of Alexander the Great?

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Philip II of Macedonia

Question 35

What was the major achievement of Alexander the Great?

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Conquered much of the known world

Question 36

What was the cultural impact of Alexander's conquests?

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Spread of Greek culture

Question 37

What was the main city in Egypt during the Hellenistic period?

Answer 37

Alexandria

Question 38

What philosophical system did Zeno found?

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Stoicism

Question 39

What is the Pythagorean Theorem associated with?

Answer 39

Geometry

Question 40

Who is known as the father of medicine?

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Hippocrates

Question 41

What was the major characteristic of Hellenistic Civilization?

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Blending of cultures

Question 42

What did the Olympic Games represent for the Greek city-states?

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Unity and athletic competition

Question 43

What was the significance of the Delian League?

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Military alliance led by Athens

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What was the political structure of Sparta?

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Militaristic oligarchy

Question 45

What was the significance of Thucydides' recorded Funeral Oration?

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Showed Athenian democratic ideals

Question 46

What political idea thrived with the separation between logic and religion?

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Power of human minds ## Footnote This separation allowed for the development of philosophical thinking and rational inquiry.

Question 47

Who taught students to question and improve themselves?

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Socrates ## Footnote Socratic questioning became a fundamental practice in education and philosophy.

Question 48

What caused Socrates' death?

Answer 48

Dislike of Athenian government ## Footnote Socrates believed the government was corrupting ideas of political loyalty.

Question 49

What were considered statistically notable achievements in ancient philosophy?

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Philosophical/Intellectual concepts ## Footnote Rational thinking and theories about nature's patterns were key achievements.

Question 50

What theorem is associated with Pythagoras?

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Pythagorean Theorem ## Footnote This theorem relates to the sides of a right triangle.

Question 51

Who is known for Euclidean Geometry?

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Euclid ## Footnote Euclid's work laid the foundation for modern geometry.

Question 52

What was Ptolemy's theory about the solar system?

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Sun revolved around Earth ## Footnote This geocentric model was widely accepted until the heliocentric theory gained prominence.

Question 53

What dominated more than philosophy and science in Athens?

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Art ## Footnote Notable architecture and sculpture dedicated to the gods characterized Athenian culture.

Question 54

What are the three types of pillars in classical architecture?

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Doric, Ionic, Corinthian ## Footnote These styles vary in ornamentation, with Corinthian being the most ornate.

Question 55

What forms of drama were prevalent in ancient Athens?

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Plays (tragedy/comedy) and poetry ## Footnote These art forms portrayed human emotion and individualism.

Question 56

Who was Sophocles?

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Athenian Dramatist ## Footnote Known for works like Oedipus that explored psychological themes.

Question 57

What was a significant economic tension in ancient society?

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Tension between social classes ## Footnote This was exacerbated by debt collection and poor agricultural practices.

Question 58

What crops did ancient Athens primarily rely on?

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Olives and grapes ## Footnote These crops were suited to the land and valuable for trade.

Question 59

How were landlords affected by agricultural practices?

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Gained the most profit ## Footnote Farmers often fell into debt due to the slow yields and high value of produce.

Question 60

What was Aristotle's view on slavery?

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Considered justified and necessary ## Footnote He viewed slavery as integral to the economy, particularly in mining and servitude.

Question 61

What was the status of agricultural technology in Athens?

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Didn’t advance ## Footnote Agricultural practices lagged behind other cultures, impacting productivity.

Question 62

What type of culture did Sparta have?

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Military culture ## Footnote This focus on military prowess shaped their society and economy.

Question 63

What was the social structure in ancient Athens like?

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Tight patriarchal families ## Footnote Women had economic importance but were considered inferior.

Question 64

What was the societal view on babies in ancient Athens?

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Sometimes killed ## Footnote This was due to status and financial burdens on families.

Question 65

How were women viewed in ancient Athenian society?

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Had economic importance but were inferior ## Footnote Their roles were often limited despite their contributions to farming and artisanal work.