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What was the traditional date for the first Olympic Games?
What was the traditional date for the first Olympic Games?
- 776 BC (correct)
- 450 BC
- 650 BC
- 900 BC
Which city-state became the leading power in Greece after the defeat of Athens in the Second Peloponnesian War?
Which city-state became the leading power in Greece after the defeat of Athens in the Second Peloponnesian War?
- Syracuse
- Sparta (correct)
- Thebes
- Corinth
What did King Philip II of Macedon do in 338 BC?
What did King Philip II of Macedon do in 338 BC?
- Defeated the Greek city-states and imposed his dominion on them (correct)
- Established a new constitution in Athens
- Began construction of the Parthenon in Athens
- Condemned the Athenian philosopher Socrates to death
What was the start of the rise of democracy in Greece?
What was the start of the rise of democracy in Greece?
Which period of ancient Greek civilization ran from the start of Greek civilization in 800 BC to the introduction of democracy in 508 BC?
Which period of ancient Greek civilization ran from the start of Greek civilization in 800 BC to the introduction of democracy in 508 BC?
What was the period of ancient Greek civilization that ended about 1200 BCE?
What was the period of ancient Greek civilization that ended about 1200 BCE?
What was the primary purpose of using pots for the Sumerians?
What was the primary purpose of using pots for the Sumerians?
How did the Sumerians utilize the overflow of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
How did the Sumerians utilize the overflow of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Which invention is credited to the Sumerians based on the text?
Which invention is credited to the Sumerians based on the text?
What was significant about the Sumerian textile industry?
What was significant about the Sumerian textile industry?
What material did the Sumerians use for making bricks, and what was notable about their brick production?
What material did the Sumerians use for making bricks, and what was notable about their brick production?
What was the base of the numbering system developed by the Sumerians?
What was the base of the numbering system developed by the Sumerians?
What subjects were included in the curriculum of early schools?
What subjects were included in the curriculum of early schools?
What was the purpose of writing in ancient Sumerian society?
What was the purpose of writing in ancient Sumerian society?
How did the Sumerians write?
How did the Sumerians write?
What rights did women have in Sumerian society?
What rights did women have in Sumerian society?
Who were the rulers of the city-states in ancient Sumer?
Who were the rulers of the city-states in ancient Sumer?
Where is the ancient city of Babylon located?
Where is the ancient city of Babylon located?
What did the ancient Egyptians mix to create black ink?
What did the ancient Egyptians mix to create black ink?
What tool was used for harvesting grains like wheat and barley?
What tool was used for harvesting grains like wheat and barley?
What metal alloy did the Egyptians discover around 3000 BC?
What metal alloy did the Egyptians discover around 3000 BC?
What material were the first ox-drawn plows made from in Egypt?
What material were the first ox-drawn plows made from in Egypt?
What did the Egyptians grow along the fertile banks of the Nile river?
What did the Egyptians grow along the fertile banks of the Nile river?
What innovation did the Egyptians pioneer to bring water to distant farm fields?
What innovation did the Egyptians pioneer to bring water to distant farm fields?
During which period did Athens have a democracy and philosophers like Socrates and Plato emerged?
During which period did Athens have a democracy and philosophers like Socrates and Plato emerged?
What major event marked the end of the Classical Period in Ancient Greece?
What major event marked the end of the Classical Period in Ancient Greece?
Why is the Hellenistic Period called 'Hellenistic'?
Why is the Hellenistic Period called 'Hellenistic'?
What characterized the geography of Ancient Greece?
What characterized the geography of Ancient Greece?
What term was used to describe the fiercely independent territories in Ancient Greece, each with its own cultural peculiarities?
What term was used to describe the fiercely independent territories in Ancient Greece, each with its own cultural peculiarities?
Which famous works were written during this period according to the text?
Which famous works were written during this period according to the text?
