Part 2 Questions

What time frame does the Archaic Period in Greek history encompass?

• 800–500 BCE

• 1200–900 BCE

• 500–300 BCE

• 1500–1200 BCE

Which form of political organization became prominent in Greece during the Archaic Period?

• Kingdoms

• Empires

• City-states (poleis)

• Tribal confederations

What was the primary reason for Greek colonization during the Archaic Period?

• Expansion of trade networks

• Overpopulation and search for arable land

• Escape from political turmoil

• Spread of religious beliefs

Which city-state is credited with establishing the first known democracy during the Archaic Period?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Delphi

Who was the Athenian lawmaker known for his harsh legal code?

• Solon

• Drako

• Cleisthenes

• Pericles

What significant reform is Solon known for in Athens?

• Establishing a military oligarchy

• Cancelling debts and liberating debt slaves

• Creating a written constitution

• Expanding the naval fleet

The term "tyrant" in the context of the Archaic Period refers to:

• A cruel and oppressive ruler

• A king with absolute power

• An individual who seized power unconstitutionally

• A military general

Which city-state was known for its military-oriented oligarchic system during the Archaic Period?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Delphi

The Spartan social structure included which of the following classes?

• Helots, Perioeci, and Spartiates

• Citizens, Metics, and Slaves

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Eupatridae and Thetes

What was the primary function of the Delphic Oracle during the Archaic Period?

• To provide legal judgments

• To offer military strategies

• To deliver prophetic guidance

• To conduct religious ceremonies