Early Greece Answers

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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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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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Whose accounts influenced Western education and culture for thousands of years?

A
Zeus
B
Athena
C
Minos
D
Homer
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The map shows Greece.Judging by this map, would it be difficult for another country to attack Greece?

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A
No, because an isolated island could be attacked without anyone else knowing.
B
No, because with the number of islands, attacks could occur anywhere.
C
Yes, because mountains are a barrier on one side and Greece could defend its coastline.
D
Yes, because its reputation as a seagoing power would be a deterrent to attacks.
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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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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 was the most important factor that created changes in the Minoan civilization?

A
They developed large cities and created great palaces.
B
They developed a system of writing that resembled hieroglyphics.
C
They were a seagoing power influenced by ideas outside Greece.
D
They had natural resources to forge the bronze objects they made for trading.
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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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What was the writing system of the Minoan called?

A
Arabic
B
hieroglyphics
C
linear A
D
characters
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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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