Early Greece Answers

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After the Mycenaeans defeated the Minoans,

A
they captured the Minoans and enslaved them.
B
they adopted elements of the Minoan culture.
C
the Minoans built all the ships in Peloponnese.
D
the Mycenaeans destroyed the island of Crete.
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Aesop was an ancient storyteller who was credited with writing

A
The Iliad.
B
The Odyssey.
C
a series of fables.
D
the legend of King Minos.
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What is an oligarchy?

A
govenment run by a small group of people
B
government where everyone participates equally
C
government run by an elected monarchy who rules for life
D
government where citizens of a city-state share power with each other
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The map shows Greece.Judging by this map, which geographic characteristic helped the civilizations of early Greece to become successful in the trade industry?

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A
Greece contains many islands.
B
Greece is close to Rome.
C
Greece is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.
D
Greece contains many valuable minerals.
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A long, narrative poem about a heroic figure is

A
a fable.
B
a myth.
C
a legend.
D
an epic.
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How is an oligarchy similar to a monarchy?

A
Both grant political rights to men only.
B
Both give military leaders most of the power.
C
both recognize that citizens have certain rights.
D
both limit the number of people that exercise power.
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The map shows Greece.

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A
Greece is green on the map.
B
Greece is near Troy and Rome.
C
Greece is made up of many islands.
D
Greece is bordered by land on one side only.
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What factor gave Greece the greatest advantage for trade?

A
Greece had many ships leaving port.
B
Greece’s coastline bordered on four seas.
C
Greece had surplus crops and animals to trade.
D
Greeks did not have to travel far to reach other countries.
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The Iliad and The Odyssey are Greek

A
myths.
B
epics.
C
fables.
D
legends.

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