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1. Which ancient civilization is credited with the development of democracy, with its origins in the city-state of Athens?
2. The epic poems 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey', foundational works of Western literature, are attributed to which legendary poet?
3. The philosophical method of questioning to stimulate critical thinking, known as the Socratic method, was developed by which Athenian philosopher?
4. The practice of ostracism in ancient Athens was a process to:
5. The ancient Olympic Games were originally held in honor of which Greek god?
6. Which of these was a common form of execution in ancient Athens?
7. The ancient Minoan civilization, known for its palace at Knossos, was centered on which Mediterranean island?
8. The 'Dorian Invasion' is a theorized event used to explain the collapse of which ancient Greek civilization?
9. What was the economic system of the **Sparta** most heavily dependent on?
10. The **Golden Age of Athens** (5th century BCE) was economically based on what?
11. The **Socratic method** is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas. This method is named after which Greek philosopher?
12. The **ancient Olympic Games**, held in Olympia, Greece, were not only a sporting event but also a cultural and religious festival. They were held in honor of which Greek god?
13. The **rise of ancient Greek philosophy** is a cornerstone of Western culture. Which of the following is an accurate statement about this period?
14. The **ancient Olympic Games**, a major cultural event in ancient Greece, saw competitors from various city-states compete. What was the cultural significance of the Olympic truce?
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