1. what is Greek philosophy

a.	began with Socrates
	b.	was not influential
	c.	never looked to nature for explanations
	d.	was hugely influential

2. The Minoan people used a script known as __________that has yet to be deciphered.

3. The Greek aristocrat _______ initiated changes to the Athenian law in an attempt to lessen conflict between the rich and the poor. He banned debt slavery and granted increased political rights to commoners.

4. True or false. Scholar priests known as Magi collected Zoroaster's doctrines and compiled them into the Avesta.

5. True or False. Cyrus the Great was seen as merciful and as a liberator, which helped him gain support from conquered people.

6. True of false. Classical Greek philosophers uniformly viewed democracy as the most effective system of government.

7. The political system known as _____________ involves the direct participation of citizens in government. Although limited, it is traced to Athens Greece

8. The philosopher known as _____________ advocated a state ruled by a philosopher-king, who would rule over others assigned tasks according to their talents.

9. True or false. Cyrus the Great liberated the Jews held captive in Babylon.