Ancient History: Greece : Mycenaean Age (1100- 750 BCE)
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Example Question #211 : Ancient History: Greece
The ancient Greek term “kleos” might most reasonably be translated as __________.
battlefield conduct
virtuous behavior
maternal responsibility
hard-earned victory
glorious reputation
glorious reputation
The ancient Greek term “kleos” is best translated as “glorious reputation.” It means something like, “What others hear being said about you.” It was of vital importance to the ancient Greeks of the Archaic Era and carried a similar sort of meaning as the word “honor” or “chivalry” in medieval European society. “Kleos” was the reason for doing heroic deeds and the motivation behind many “glorious” deaths in battle.
Example Question #21 : Mycenaean Age (1100 750 Bce)
After the Second Messenian War, most Messenians were enslaved by the Spartans and described collectively as _________________.
Helots
Melians
Paidia
Hoplites
Metics
Helots
After the Second Messenian War, most Messenians were enslaved as helots. helots were bound to a stretch of land and forced to till the soil. A large portion of the harvest was given to the Spartans. Without a need to farm the soil themselves, the Spartans devoted all of their time to training for war.
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