Chapter 6 Review

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A peninsula is

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an area of land nearly surrounded by water

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Which of the following statements best describes the Dark Ages of Greece? Few people left Greece, People traded food and other goods with Egypt and Sicily, People built temples on an acropolis near them, Greek civilization collapsed

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Greek civilization collapsed

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An acropolis is

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a high rocky hill where early people built cities

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How did power shift from aristocrats to tyrants in Greek city-states?

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The middle class helped overthrow aristocrats.

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A tribute is

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a payment made by a less powerful state or nation to a more powerful one

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Which of the following statements best describes Athens' early democracy? Solon reformed debt laws and rules for debating, Citizens couldn't own land, Elections were held every four years, Males over 21 could debate important laws

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Solon reformed debt laws and rules for debating

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An oracle is

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in ancient Greece, a sacred site used to consult a god or goddess; any priest or priestess who spoke for the gods

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Which of the following describes the main reasons Athens grew rich? They traded, mined silver, and received tribute, They attacked city-states, They sold art to others, They mined gold

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They traded, mined silver, and received tribute

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An epic is

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a long poem that tells a story

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How many gods and goddesses belonged to the family of Greek gods?

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twelve