Unit 5 - Ancient Greece Review Flashcard

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What is Crete known for in Ancient Greek history?

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A large island

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The Minoans were an ancient civilization that lived on the island of ______.

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Crete

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The Mycenaeans are associated with which of the following? The Trojan War, The invention of democracy, The building of the Parthenon, The founding of Rome.

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The Trojan War

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Aristocracy refers to a form of government where power is held by:

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The nobility

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Oligarchy is a type of government where power is in the hands of:

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A few people

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A tyrant in ancient Greece was typically: A) A benevolent ruler B) A military leader C) An oppressive ruler D) A religious figure.

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An oppressive ruler

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Fill in the blank: 'Ionia' was a region in ancient ______.

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Greece

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What was 'Athens' known for in ancient Greece?

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Philosophical achievements

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Who was 'Xerxes'?

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A Persian king

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Fill in the blank: 'Direct-democracy' is a form of government where citizens vote on ______.

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Laws