Early Greek and Phoenician Civilizations Answers

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How did Mycenaean kings usually reward their warriors?

A
They paid for their education.
B
They granted them ownership of land.
C
They let them trade with foreign people.
D
They gave them permission to live in cities.
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What type of government did the Mycenaeans have?

A
a democracy where the people voted on decisions
B
a monarchy ruled by a king who made all decisions
C
a theocracy ruled by priests who claimed to speak with the gods
D
an oligarchy where a small group of people ruled together
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How did the early Minoans defend themselves?

A
They were protected by ships at sea.
B
They relied on the gods to defend them.
C
They were protected by strong fortifications.
D
They had large armies to defend against invasion.
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What did Minoans produce for export in their dry, rocky environment?

A
figs, cheese, and nuts
B
grain, wood, and copper
C
olives, grapes, and sheep
D
purple dye, glass, and papyrus
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The map shows Minoan trade routes.How did Crete’s geography contribute to Minoan trade and cultural exchange?

Question illustration
A
Crete was located where trade routes with Europe, Asia, and Africa met.
B
Crete was located where trade routes from the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea met.
C
Crete was located where a land bridge connected African and Asian trade routes.
D
Crete was located where the Nile River meets the sea, allowing trade with the African interior.
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What civilization established the first great kingdom in Greece?

A
the Egyptians
B
the Minoans
C
the Mycenaeans
D
the Phoenicians
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What cultural characteristics did the Mycenaeans and the Phoenicians share?

A
Both were powerful soldiers and engineers.
B
Both had a king and a rigid social structure.
C
Both were deeply influenced by outside civilizations.
D
Both were skilled sailors, traders, and manufacturers.
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What type of government did the Mycenaeans have?

A
a democracy where the people voted on decisions
B
a monarchy ruled by a king who made all decisions
C
a theocracy ruled by priests who claimed to speak with the gods
D
an oligarchy where a small group of people ruled together
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What trade good did the Minoans export?

A
copper
B
grain
C
pottery
D
wood
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What Mycenaean social class helped the king, was influential in trade, and lived in the cities?

A
farmers
B
merchants
C
nobles
D
enslaved persons
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Which Minoan development was essential to Crete becoming an economic center?

A
the building of ships
B
the construction of labyrinths
C
the construction of defensive walls
D
the building of colonies in the region
16

What civilization established the first great kingdom in Greece?

A
the Egyptians
B
the Minoans
C
the Mycenaeans
D
the Phoenicians
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What was true of Mycenaean civilization?

A
The Mycenaeans were conquered by the Minoans.
B
The Mycenaeans lived in a remote, isolated location.
C
The Mycenaeans were a peaceful civilization of traders.
D
The Mycenaeans colonized lands around the Mediterranean.
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The map shows Minoan trade routes.How did Crete’s geography contribute to Minoan trade and cultural exchange?

Question illustration
A
Crete was located where trade routes with Europe, Asia, and Africa met.
B
Crete was located where trade routes from the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea met.
C
Crete was located where a land bridge connected African and Asian trade routes.
D
Crete was located where the Nile River meets the sea, allowing trade with the African interior.
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What good did Minoans import to make cloth?

A
cotton
B
flax
C
silk
D
wool
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How did Carthage become the most powerful city in the Phoenician civilization?

A
Carthage controlled western Mediterranean trade.
B
Carthage defeated Rome and took their wealth.
C
Carthage challenged Egypt for control of the Nile River.
D
Carthage's location on the Aegean Sea made it a trade center.

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