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Why did the Greeks take a dim view of the gods in the "dark age" of Greece?
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During this time the Greeks started to mistrust their gods.
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Who was the 8th century poet who was the earliest molder of Greek outlook and character?
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Homer
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What was Homers concept of arete as seen in his epics.
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Excellence in action. A singer of songs. Also performs good deeds. Strives for excellence in everything he does.
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Why did greek cities found colonies in Aegean, Asia Minor, and southern Italy?
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City state outgrew it bounds. Places were overpopulated. If they found new colonies in new countries they could find food there.
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What was the battle system called employed by the greeks that proved hugely successful in warfare
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Phalanx
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Who was the poet 6th century lyric poet who wrote romantic poetry to both men and women?
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Sappho
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Who was the the poet and traveler elected as chief executive in 594 BC?
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Solon
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What did the practice of ostracism entail and why was it done.
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If a person recieved enough votes to prove they were a threat they would be htrown from Athen for 10 years.
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Why did convert its society into an armed camp after 8th century bc?
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They were rebelled against. This made them scared. There was also a low birth rate.
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How did miletus come to typify the experience of greek city states founded outside the greek homeland?
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A cross road for trade and culture. The economy was based on exchange of knowledge and trade with all different types of people.
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Who was the persian king and son of darius that sent a force of 350,000 troops to crush greece and add to its empire?
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Xerxes
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What was the battle in which athens destroyed the persian fleet?
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Battle of salamis boy
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What was the result for athens at the end of the persian wars?
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Opened up trade routes and gained alot of money.
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Who was the leader of athens during the height of athenian democracy?
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Pericleas
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What was the concept of fate as expressed in the dramas of Aeschylus and sophocles?
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Fate is something you controlled. If you commit hubris then it will lead to your destruction.
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