Question
The Macedonians were regarded by the Greeks as little more than barbarians, but they did engage in one activity, ________, that indicates that they were, in fact, Greek.
a) the Olympic Games every four years
b) the dramatic competition in Athens each year
c) appealing to the Oracle at Delphi before making any political decision
d) joining the Delian League to fight against the Persians
e) speaking the Greek language
a) the Olympic Games every four years
b) the dramatic competition in Athens each year
c) appealing to the Oracle at Delphi before making any political decision
d) joining the Delian League to fight against the Persians
e) speaking the Greek language
Answers
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The best answer to fill in the blank is **e) speaking the Greek language**.
While the other options involve activities associated with Greek culture, the ability to speak the Greek language is a fundamental characteristic that ties the Macedonians to their Greek heritage, despite the Greeks often viewing them as barbarians.
While the other options involve activities associated with Greek culture, the ability to speak the Greek language is a fundamental characteristic that ties the Macedonians to their Greek heritage, despite the Greeks often viewing them as barbarians.