WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or false:Greek city-states may have had different governments, but they shared language and culture.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Greek city-states shared a common language, religion and culture, although there were some slight differences between them in each of these categories. All Greek city-states spoke Greek, and they also worshiped the same pantheon of gods.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Greek city-states had no one form of government. Their leadership structures were as varied as the city-states themselves. Most had some form of oligarchy, where a few elites ruled over the rest. Sparta was among these, having both a council and two kings who specifically controlled military matters.

Detailed explanation-3: -Greek society was comprised of independent city-states that shared a culture and religion. Ancient Greeks were unified by traditions like the panhellenic games.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oligarchies were likely the most common form of city-state government in Ancient Greece and often occurred as a way to restore order and peace after democracy had failed in a city.

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