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Which of the following city-states was NOT mentioned as one of the major political units in ancient Greece?
Which of the following city-states was NOT mentioned as one of the major political units in ancient Greece?
- Thebes
- Rhodes (correct)
- Sparta
- Corinth
What were the primary divisions among the Greek city-states based on?
What were the primary divisions among the Greek city-states based on?
- Dialect (correct)
- Religion
- Trade routes
- Military strength
What motivated Greek city-states to form leagues or wage war with each other?
What motivated Greek city-states to form leagues or wage war with each other?
- Land ownership conflicts
- Language barriers
- Religious disputes
- Rivalries for dominance (correct)
When did nobles begin to assume considerable power in Greek city-states?
When did nobles begin to assume considerable power in Greek city-states?
What did ambitious nobles offer to gain support from tradesmen and farmers?
What did ambitious nobles offer to gain support from tradesmen and farmers?
What was a notable feature of Minoan palaces like Knossos and Phaistos?
What was a notable feature of Minoan palaces like Knossos and Phaistos?
Which ancient civilization in the Aegean region dominated areas like Crete and nearby islands?
Which ancient civilization in the Aegean region dominated areas like Crete and nearby islands?
What did the Mycenaeans contribute to Greek history and literature?
What did the Mycenaeans contribute to Greek history and literature?
When did the Mycenaean civilization flourish on the Greek mainland?
When did the Mycenaean civilization flourish on the Greek mainland?
How did early Aegean civilizations indirectly contribute to Western literature?
How did early Aegean civilizations indirectly contribute to Western literature?
