Introduction to Ancient Greece

What were the two main city states of Ancient Greece?

• Corinth and Olympia

• Sparta and Athens

• Thebes and Argos

• Delphi and Sikyon

What do we call the period of Ancient Greece history that occurred before the Greeks introduced democracy?

• Hellenistic Period

• Classical Period

• Archaic Period

• Feudal Period

What major civilization that came soon after the Greeks was greatly influenced by the Greek culture?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Assyrians

• Persians

What period was marked by democracy and great philosophers such as Plato and Socrates?

• Hellenistic Period

• Philosophic Period

• Classical Period

• Archaic Period

What was the primary focus of much of the culture of the city of Sparta?

• Music and literature

• Painting and sculpture

• Fishing and farming

• War and fighting

Which of the following statements best describes the historical significance of Ancient Greece?

• Much of today`s western culture is founded on Ancient Greek culture.

• It was a powerful civilization with little lasting influence.

• Greek culture had a large impact on Asian culture including China and Japan.

• The Ancient Greeks had little impact on the rest of the world other than the Olympic games.

What was the primary focus of much of the culture of the city of Athens?

• Athletics and competition

• Art and Education

• Power and Conquest

• Food and Drink

What do we call the last period of Ancient Greece, before they were conquered by the Romans?

• Hellenistic Period

• Classical Period

• Archaic Period

• Golden Period

What toy was invented by the Greeks that many children still play with today?

• Kites

• Marbles

• Yo-yo

• Blocks

What area of modern society has its foundation in the Ancient Greek culture?

• Government

• Art and Literature

• Sports

• All of the Above