WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

GREEK

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To whom were Greek citizens most loyal?
A
their family
B
their city-state
C
their country
D
their gods
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient Greeks were very loyal to their city-state. The city-states had many things in common. They all believed in the same gods. They all spoke the same language.

Detailed explanation-2: -Citizens of city-states put the needs of the city-states above their own. A citizen’s strong loyalty to his city-state enabled Greek to unify. The lack of unity among Greek city-states made Greece easier to conquer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each city-state ruled itself. They differed greatly from the each other in governing philosophies and interests. For example, Sparta was ruled by two kings and a council of elders. It emphasized maintaining a strong military, while Athens valued education and art.

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