Classical Greece

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What effect did the geography of Greece have on its early development?

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75 % of Greece was covered by mountains, which led to independent city-states (called polis)

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Why was Ancient Greece made up of separate city states (polis)?

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Mountains made unification difficult

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In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on ___.

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military service

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Which form of government involves the state being ruled by a single individual who often inherits his position?

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Monarchy

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Which statement describes a direct democracy? Options: The government controls the actions of the people, Citizens participate in government decisions by voting, The military leaders create laws, Religious leaders control the government

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Citizens participate in government decisions by voting

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What happened in Athens during the “Golden Age” of Pericles?

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Politics and architecture, monuments, art, philosophy, and literature flourished in the city as it became the center of Greek culture.

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Who were eligible to become citizens in Athens?

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Only free, adult men.

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How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?

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All citizens shared ruling power.

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What Greek philosopher was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and was sentenced to death?

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Socrates

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Which of the following is NOT a Greek achievement? Mathematics, such as the formula for pi; Philosophy, such as the work of Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato; Medicine, such as the Hippocratic Oath; Government, such as using Confucius as the basis for the exam system

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Government, such as using Confucius as the basis for the exam system