Athens and Re-Development
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Which of these best describes Attica?
The region around the city-state of Athens
The collection of Greek city-states founded in Asia Minor
The collection of Greek colonies founded in southern Italy
The territory to the north of ancient Greece that was inhabited by Macedonians
The region around the city-state of Sparta
Explanation
Attica is the region around the city-state of Athens. Attica, with its natural harbors, has long been important in the development of Greek culture.
Theseus was generally credited by ancient Greeks with __________.
founding the city of Athens
leading the invasion of Troy during the Trojan War
founding the city of Sparta
the construction of the Temple of Apollo in Corinth
leading the invasion of Persia during the Second Persian War
Explanation
Theseus is a mythological figure who was thought to be the son of Poseidon. He was generally credited by the ancient Greeks (particularly the Athenians) with founding the city of Athens.
Which of these best describes the Greek concept of Synoecism?
A process of political unification in which smaller communities grouped together to form a city-state.
A process of political fragmentation which arises when a community grows too large and unwieldy.
The process by which an individual could become a citizen of a city-state through selfless acts or financial donations.
The process by which an individual could be banished from a city-state for failing to adhere to the community’s laws and customs.
None of these answers accurately describes Synoecism.
Explanation
Synoecism is the name given to the process by which a group of smaller communities group together to form a larger, unified city-state. It refers to a process of political unification by which many Greek city-states came into existence.