1.
Why was the ancient Greek world geographically isolated from other civilizations and what
were the consequences of this isolation?
It was isolated because of its mountainous terrain. The consequences are:
Development of city-states
Limited the possibility of a large empire
2. Who influenced the early Greeks the most, and did this influence result in the construction of
huge stone palaces with running water and a writing system?
The early Greeks were influenced by the Minoans. This influence did result in the construction of
huge stone palaces with running water and a writing system.
3. Is the Trojan War a significant event in Greek history, and were there any written records of
this event?
The Trojan War is a significant event in Greek history. However, there were no written records of
this event in the ancient times.
The written records of this event, such as the epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," were
developed later, with Homer being credited for shaping these stories into long epic poems.
4. Was the emergence of the city-state (polis) in ancient Greece influenced by the geographic
isolation of Greek cities?
Yes, the emergence of the city-state (polis) in ancient Greece was influenced by the geographic
isolation of Greek cities.
5. Is oligarchy a form of government where political power is held by a small group of people?
Yes, oligarchy is a form of government where political power is held by a small group of people.
7. What event is described in the legend of the Trojan War, and were there any written records
of this event?
The legend of the Trojan War describes warriors from Mycenaean kingdoms sailing across the
Aegean to attack Troy, a city in Anatolia (Asia Minor).
The written records of this event, such as the epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," were
developed later.
8. What was the main reason for the emergence of city-states in Greece?
The main reason for the emergence of city-states in Greece was its geographic isolation.
9. What was the role of the acropolis in a typical Greek polis?
The acropolis in a typical Greek polis was the high city. It served as a fortress in times of danger.
10. What did the term "politics" originate from in ancient Greece?
The term "politics" originated from the Greek word "polis," which referred to the city-state.
11. In which period did the Dark Age of Greece occur, and what were the key characteristics of
this period?
The Dark Age of Greece occurred roughly from 1100 to 750 BCE.
Characteristic:
Greek culture declined
People lost the ability to read and write
The population migrated across the Aegean sea to islands
12. Which military formation changed the dynamics of power and potentially gave more citizens
a voice in government?
Phalanx was the military formation that changed the dynamics of power.
13. Which of the following was not part of the three kinds of inhabitants in a Greek polis, and
what were their respective voting rights?
Slaves were not part of the three kinds of inhabitants in a Greek polis.
The three voting rights
Citizens (who could vote)
Women and free foreigners (who could not vote)
Slaves, who had few rights at all.
14. Who shaped the stories of the Trojan War into the epic poem "The Iliad"?
The epic poem "The Iliad" was shaped by a poet named Homer.
15. What type of government was an oligarchy, and what characterizes this form of government?
An oligarchy is a type of government where political power is held by a small group of people.
17. Where were Greek city-states usually located, and how did their size and structure differ
from one another?
Greek city-states were typically located along the coast. The size and structure of each city-state
varied significantly. They ranged from small communities to larger and more complex entities.
18. Why were the city-states in ancient Greece known for their independence, and what role did
geography play in this characteristic?
City-states in ancient Greece were known for their independence due to geographic factors.
Geography allowed them to develop their own unique systems of governance and commerce.
19. What significant developments were associated with the transition from individual
aristocratic rule to self-governance by citizens in some Greek city-states?
Developments:
Citizens began to govern themselves
Unique Greek political structures.
