Greece Quiz

Who was NOT one of the main Gods?

• Poseidon
• Zeus
• Jupiter
• Hades

What would a wreath signify?

• A new trade route established
• Awarded to an artist for his beautiful work
• The start of the Olympics
• The birth of a child

How many days were the Olympics held?

• 5
• 7
• 9
• 10

What did they use for travel on long journeys?

• Donkeys
• Chariots
• Walked
• Boats

What did they use for short travel distances

• Donkeys
• Ships
• Chariots
• Buses

Which of these was not one of the types of columns designed by the Greeks?

• Doric
• Athenian
• Corinthian
• Ionic

Where did they go when they were sick?

• Temples
• Town market
• Mount Olympus
• Athens

What was the subject of many paintings?

• Greek battles
• Life in the market place
• Home life
• Beautiful women

What item was NOT commonly traded in Classical Greece?

• Slaves
• Wheat
• Iron
• Grapes

How did the geography of Greece impact their way of life?

• Battles occurred regularly between city-states
• Greece had access to water for transportation,  fresh water running down the mountains in creeks and streams, and a system of natural defense barriers.
• The Olympics would be held only 4 years because it was too far and difficult to travel
• People did not know each other well because they were trapped on islands.