Ancient Greece Flashcard

Front

What was the primary geographic feature that made it difficult to unite ancient Greece? Options: Deserts, Islands, Oceans, Mountains

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Mountains

Front

Which ancient civilization developed a writing system known as Linear A? Options: Minoans, Mycenaeans, Spartans, Athenians

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Minoans

Front

What was the name of the largest city of the Mycenaean civilization?

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Mycenae

Front

Which city-state in ancient Greece was known for its strong military and two kings?

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Sparta

Front

What form of government did Athens establish that was considered revolutionary at the time?

Back

Democracy

Front

Which city-state in ancient Greece was known as a wealthy trade center with two ports?

Back

Corinth

Front

What was the name of the long-running war between Athens and Sparta?

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The Peloponnesian War

Front

Which leader in ancient Sparta took power by force, rather than being elected or inheriting the position? Options: King, General, Tyrant, Archon

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Tyrant

Front

What type of agreement did the ancient Greek city-states sometimes form with one another?

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Alliance

Front

What was the name of the high hill where a city-state's main buildings and fortifications were located?

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Acropolis