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Greece Checkpoint 2

Last updated over 2 years ago

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Question 1

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Most of mainland Greece is very mountainous which had what impact on the Greek civilization?

They created city-states

They became a united country with one government

They fought many civil wars against each other 

They had access to a lot of different resources because the mountains made the soil fertile

Question 2

2.

What is the difference between a primary source and secondary source?

A primary source was created at the time of the event, while a secondary source is created after the event

A primary source is created after the event, while a primary source is created at the time of the event

Question 3

3.

Which statement best describes the difference between an oligarchy and a tyranny?

In an oligarchy a few wealthy citizens seize the power and a tyrant is given power by a bigger city-states 

In an oligarchy the citizens hold the power while a tyrant is a lawful king that inherited the power

In an oligarchy a tyrant seizes power while in tyranny a few wealthy citizens hold the power

In an oligarchy a few wealthy citizens hold the power while a tyrant seizes power in a tyranny 

Question 4

4.

Which statement correctly identifies the cultural focus of the Mycenaeans and Minoans in early Greece?

The Minoans were focused on war while the Myceneans were focused on trade. 

The Minoans were focused on trade while the Myceneans were focused on war.

The Minoans were focused on expanding their territory while the Myceneans stayed on an island. 

The Minoans were focused on strength while the Myceneans were focused on art and learning. 

Question 5

5.

This city-state was considered the center of Greek culture and its focus was on trade and the arts like sculpting, dance, music, and plays.

Athens 

Sparta

Neither 

Both

Question 6

6.

This city-state focused on strength and had a strong army

Athens 

Sparta 

Neither 

Both

Question 7

7.

In this city-state, women had more expanded rights and were educated in academics and athletics as well as some military training.

Athens

Sparta

Neither

Both

Question 8

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In this city-state, boys were educated on how to read, write and participate in culture so that they could eventually run businesses and participate in government.

Athens 

Sparta

Neither 

Both

Question 9

9.

The government in this city-state was called a direct democracy which means which means all citizens participate in the running of the government.

Athens

Sparta

Neither

Both

Question 10

10.

The government in this city-state is a military oligarchy because the power was with the council of elders but also had two kings that were in charge of the military.

Athens

Sparta

Neither

Both