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What period is associated with the Mycenaean civilization?
What period is associated with the Mycenaean civilization?
Which of the following accurately describes an architectural feature of the Minoan civilization?
Which of the following accurately describes an architectural feature of the Minoan civilization?
Who is credited with authoring The Iliad?
Who is credited with authoring The Iliad?
What is one significant influence of Egyptian culture on the Minoans?
What is one significant influence of Egyptian culture on the Minoans?
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What major conflict is depicted in ancient Greek literature?
What major conflict is depicted in ancient Greek literature?
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Which of the following refers to the qualities attributed to Greek heroes?
Which of the following refers to the qualities attributed to Greek heroes?
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What site was considered the residence of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology?
What site was considered the residence of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology?
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What genre of literature does Euripides' Medea belong to?
What genre of literature does Euripides' Medea belong to?
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What was one way that citizens of the Hellenistic empire became integrated into Greek culture?
What was one way that citizens of the Hellenistic empire became integrated into Greek culture?
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Which art technique is characterized by the use of light and shadow to convey depth?
Which art technique is characterized by the use of light and shadow to convey depth?
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What was a significant influence of Greek philosophy?
What was a significant influence of Greek philosophy?
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Which of the following is a notable feature of Greek sculpture?
Which of the following is a notable feature of Greek sculpture?
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What notable artifact helped decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs?
What notable artifact helped decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs?
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In what region did some Greeks who migrated to India primarily convert to Buddhism?
In what region did some Greeks who migrated to India primarily convert to Buddhism?
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What is one characteristic of Archaic Greek art?
What is one characteristic of Archaic Greek art?
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Which philosophical approach is most associated with Socrates?
Which philosophical approach is most associated with Socrates?
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Which of the following were allowed to own property in ancient Greece?
Which of the following were allowed to own property in ancient Greece?
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What was the primary purpose of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece?
What was the primary purpose of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece?
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Which statement about Greek women is false?
Which statement about Greek women is false?
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What significant naval battle led to the destruction of the Persian fleet during the Persian Wars?
What significant naval battle led to the destruction of the Persian fleet during the Persian Wars?
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How did skilled slaves differ from other slaves in ancient Greece?
How did skilled slaves differ from other slaves in ancient Greece?
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What was a significant outcome of the Persian Wars?
What was a significant outcome of the Persian Wars?
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Which famous female poet is associated with ancient Greek literature?
Which famous female poet is associated with ancient Greek literature?
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Who was the Persian leader during the invasion when the Battle of Marathon took place?
Who was the Persian leader during the invasion when the Battle of Marathon took place?
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives and Formatives
- Students will define a classical civilization.
- Students will distinguish and identify similarities and differences across the second period (600 BCE – 600 CE).
- Students will discuss cultural and technological achievements of empire building.
- Students will analyze the reasons for which empires arose and fell.
- Students will evaluate social, economic, and political problems that plagued empires.
Aims
- What is a classical civilization?
- How did the Persian Empire establish the first multiethnic state?
- Do Now: Diversity as a source of strength in society. Problems of using ethnic/religious/geographic/cultural distinctions to categorize rivals.
Historical Context
- Consolidation of early civilizations into well-organized empires.
- Persian Empire (Achaemenid) ca 550-330 B.C.E.
- Mauryan Empire (India) 321-185 B.C.E.
- Qin and Han dynasties (China) 221 B.C.E. – 220 CE.
- Classical Greece 5th century - 4th century B.C.E.
- Hellenistic Greece 4th century - 2nd century B.C.E.
- Roman civilization (Republic founded 5th century BCE, Empire founded 27 B.C.E, destroyed 476 CE).
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Description
Explore the defining features of classical civilizations from 600 BCE to 600 CE. This quiz addresses key empires such as the Persian, Mauryan, and Chinese dynasties, and the factors leading to their rise and fall. Analyze cultural achievements and the challenges faced by these ancient empires.
