Ancient Greece Test

1. What was the most effective weapon that Athens navy had?

2. Who was Darius the Great the leader of?

3. What unique type of government did Athens have that they wanted to defend?

4. What does Draconian mean?

5. Did Plato believe that women were equally able to rule in his ideal society?

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  1. Mr. SchickApril 20, 2020 at 8:00 AM

    Good questions, but you forgot to include any of the answers!

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