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Why did the Greeks develop small, independent communities within each little valley and its surrounding mountains?
Why did the Greeks develop small, independent communities within each little valley and its surrounding mountains?
- Due to the difficult terrain and lack of major roads, which made central governance challenging. (correct)
- To facilitate efficient agricultural and livestock practices in the fertile valleys.
- To avoid conflicts with neighboring communities and maintain their independence.
- In response to the climate variations that supported outdoor public events and civic life.
What motivated the Greeks to seek new sites for colonies?
What motivated the Greeks to seek new sites for colonies?
- A desire for more living space, grassland for raising livestock, and adequate farmland. (correct)
- Climate variations that supported an outdoor life for many Greek citizens.
- To address the challenges in maintaining independence in the face of neighboring communities.
- The need to establish dominance over neighboring communities and expand their influence.
What role did the uneven terrain play in Greek civilization?
What role did the uneven terrain play in Greek civilization?
- It facilitated efficient agricultural and livestock practices in the fertile valleys.
- It led to extreme temperature variations, influencing outdoor public events and civic life.
- It supported large-scale irrigation projects, enabling the Greeks to overcome challenges in farming.
- It made land transportation difficult, contributing to the development of small, independent communities. (correct)
What limited the population growth in ancient Greece?
What limited the population growth in ancient Greece?
What did the Mycenaeans adapt from the Minoans to the Greek language?
What did the Mycenaeans adapt from the Minoans to the Greek language?
Where did Mycenaean traders sail to as part of their expanded seaborne trade?
Where did Mycenaean traders sail to as part of their expanded seaborne trade?
What were the major influences of the Minoans on the Mycenaeans?
What were the major influences of the Minoans on the Mycenaeans?
During the Dorian Age, what did the Greeks appear to have temporarily lost?
During the Dorian Age, what did the Greeks appear to have temporarily lost?
Who was known for creating new words and expressions that are commonly used today?
Who was known for creating new words and expressions that are commonly used today?
What was the rare subject of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's paintings?
What was the rare subject of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's paintings?
In which country did Pieter Bruegel the Elder study art before bringing his knowledge back to the Netherlands?
In which country did Pieter Bruegel the Elder study art before bringing his knowledge back to the Netherlands?
What characteristic do Shakespeare's plays primarily combine?
What characteristic do Shakespeare's plays primarily combine?
Which artist was associated with imagining a world without private property and promoting a shared moral life?
Which artist was associated with imagining a world without private property and promoting a shared moral life?
What was Erasmus's main belief regarding the Catholic Church?
What was Erasmus's main belief regarding the Catholic Church?
What impact did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press have on the spread of Renaissance ideas in Europe?
What impact did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press have on the spread of Renaissance ideas in Europe?
What inspired Sir Thomas More to write 'Utopia'?
What inspired Sir Thomas More to write 'Utopia'?
Why did Erasmus learn Greek?
Why did Erasmus learn Greek?
What was the primary innovation of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press?
What was the primary innovation of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press?
