4.3 Lesson 1

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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?

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?

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?

lack of fertile farmland and fresh water for irrigation Signup and view all the answers

What did the Mycenaeans adapt from the Minoans to the Greek language?

Writing system Signup and view all the answers

Where did Mycenaean traders sail to as part of their expanded seaborne trade?

Syria Signup and view all the answers

What were the major influences of the Minoans on the Mycenaeans?

Seaborne trade, writing system adaptation, and decorative designs Signup and view all the answers

During the Dorian Age, what did the Greeks appear to have temporarily lost?

The art of writing Signup and view all the answers

Who was known for creating new words and expressions that are commonly used today?

William Shakespeare Signup and view all the answers

What was the rare subject of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's paintings?

Peasants' everyday lives Signup and view all the answers

In which country did Pieter Bruegel the Elder study art before bringing his knowledge back to the Netherlands?

Italy Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic do Shakespeare's plays primarily combine?

Beautiful language with great stories Signup and view all the answers

Which artist was associated with imagining a world without private property and promoting a shared moral life?

More Signup and view all the answers

What was Erasmus's main belief regarding the Catholic Church?

He believed in the corruption within the Church and advocated for a return to simpler faith practices. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press have on the spread of Renaissance ideas in Europe?

It led to an explosion of new books and facilitated the rapid spread of Renaissance ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Sir Thomas More to write 'Utopia'?

His desire to depict a 'perfect' imaginary society and explore humanist ideas. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Erasmus learn Greek?

To read the New Testament in its original language. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary innovation of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press?

Creation of movable type using individual letters. Signup and view all the answers