Ancient Greece Quiz #2 -Chic

What archaeological site is associated with the Minoan civilization?

• Phaistos

• Knossos

• Akrotiri

• Mycenae

Which theory about the collapse of the Minoan civilization involves a complex interplay of social, economic, and environmental factors?

• Thera eruption

• Mycenaean invasion

• Internal revolt

• Dorian invasion

During the Dark Ages, what factor contributed significantly to the isolation and fragmentation of Greek city-states?

• Religious conflicts

• Maritime innovations

• Economic prosperity

• Doric cultural dominance

In Athens, what was the primary role of the Council of 500 in the legislative process?

• Proposal of laws

• Judicial decisions

• Oversight of military strategy

• Executive functions

In the Athenian Assembly, what was the specific purpose of the quorum requirement for decision-making?

• Ensuring equal representation

• Preventing corruption

• Enhancing efficiency

• Safeguarding minority rights

Spartan education aimed to instill virtues such as discipline, loyalty, and bravery. What term encapsulates these virtues in the Spartan context?

• Dikaiosyne

• Arete

• Eunomia

• Hubris

In addition to his political leadership, Pericles played a key role in sponsoring the arts and architecture. Which term describes this patronage of the arts?

• Philanthropy

• Ostracism

• Ephebia

• Archonship

Which of the following philosophers challenged traditional beliefs, questioned Athenian values, and was sentenced to death for 'corrupting the youth'?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Heraclitus

Which Greek city-state was responsible for initiating the Trojan War, according to mythology?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Mycenae

• Troy

At the Battle of Thermopylae, what geographical feature played a strategic role in the defense against the Persians?

• Narrow pass

• Coastal cliffs

• Dense forest

• Open plains