History 101: Chapter 8 The Greek Adventure
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Define the following terms: (2 points each)
Mycenaeans
Minoans
Pericles
Persian Wars
Hellenistic kingdoms polis oligarchy
Messenian Wars aristocracy democracy
Fill in the Blank: (4 points each)
1.
____________________ was the leading city of the Minoan culture.
2.
____________________ was the condition of slavery under Spartan domination.
3.
The Dark Age was probably precipitated by the ____________________ invasions.
4.
During the second Persian War, Spartan troops distinguished themselves at the battles of
____________________ and ____________________.
5.
The Athenian leadership headed by _______________ was responsible for bringing
Athens and Sparta to war.
Short Answers: (20 points each)
6.
Explain the ways in which geography has shaped Greek civilization.
7.
Describe the institution of the polis and explain the political developments that took place in ancient Greece and discuss the influence on the Western world today.
8.
Explain and evaluate the ways in which the Peloponnesian War triggered the fall of classical Greek civilization.