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What major event marked the end of the Hellenistic period?
What major event marked the end of the Hellenistic period?
Which period directly preceded the age of Classical Greece?
Which period directly preceded the age of Classical Greece?
Which city-state experienced a cultural peak during the Golden Age of Athens?
Which city-state experienced a cultural peak during the Golden Age of Athens?
What characterized the civilization of Ancient Greece during the Greek Dark Ages?
What characterized the civilization of Ancient Greece during the Greek Dark Ages?
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What was a significant impact of Classical Greek culture on later civilizations?
What was a significant impact of Classical Greek culture on later civilizations?
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During which century did Greek urban poleis begin to form?
During which century did Greek urban poleis begin to form?
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Which Macedonian ruler unified Greece?
Which Macedonian ruler unified Greece?
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The Peloponnesian War was primarily fought between which two city-states?
The Peloponnesian War was primarily fought between which two city-states?
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What is considered the legacy of Classical Greece in relation to Western civilization?
What is considered the legacy of Classical Greece in relation to Western civilization?
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Study Notes
Ancient Greek Civilization
- Ancient Greece spanned from the Greek Dark Ages (12th-9th centuries BC) to classical antiquity's end (c. 600 AD).
- It encompassed diverse city-states and territories.
- Before Roman rule, most were unified under Macedon (338-323 BC).
Periods of Ancient Greece
- Archaic Period (8th century BC): Formation of Greek city-states (poleis) and Mediterranean colonization.
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Classical Greece: Extended from the Greco-Persian Wars to Alexander the Great's death (323 BC).
- Included the Golden Age of Athens and the Peloponnesian War.
- Hellenistic Period: Spread of Hellenistic civilization through the Middle East, following Macedonian unification and Alexander's conquests. Ended in 30 BC with Ptolemaic Egypt's annexation by the Roman Republic.
Influence and Legacy
- Classical Greek culture significantly influenced ancient Rome.
- Roman expansion disseminated Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean and much of Europe.
- Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, impacting Western politics, philosophy, science, and art.
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Description
Explore the fascinating timeline of Ancient Greece, from its Dark Ages through the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. Learn about key events, the formation of city-states, and the cultural legacy that influenced Rome and beyond. This quiz will test your knowledge of the pivotal moments that shaped ancient Greek history.
