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Which ancient civilization introduced the alphabet to Europe?
Which ancient civilization introduced the alphabet to Europe?
- The Egyptians
- The Persians
- The Romans
- The Greeks (correct)
What types of writings from the Greeks are still read today?
What types of writings from the Greeks are still read today?
- Essays
- Novels
- Poems (correct)
- Plays
Which two city-states were the most powerful in Ancient Greece?
Which two city-states were the most powerful in Ancient Greece?
- Athens and Sparta (correct)
- Troy and Mycenae
- Thebes and Corinth
- Rome and Carthage
What were the Ancient Greeks known for inventing?
What were the Ancient Greeks known for inventing?
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Ancient Greece
- The ancient Phoenicians introduced the alphabet to Europe, which was later adopted and adapted by the Greeks.
Greek Literature
- Works of ancient Greek writers, such as Homer's epics (Iliad and Odyssey) and the tragedies of Sophocles, are still widely read and studied today.
City-States
- The two most powerful city-states in Ancient Greece were Athens and Sparta, which frequently clashed in a series of conflicts, including the Peloponnesian War.
Greek Inventions
- The Ancient Greeks are credited with inventing the alarm clock, central heating, and the water mill, among other innovations.
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