The origins of Hellas

Greek civilisation originated on the Egean sea and the Balkan peninsula.

• True

• False

The Greek poleis were small independent city-states that shared the same language, religion, culture and territory.

• True

• False

The Greek colonies weren't part of Hellas.

• True

• False

How was the Greek world organised in ancient times?

• Into independent kingdoms.

• Into a united democratic state.

• Into independent city-states.

Where did the Minoan civilisation emerge?

• In the Peloponnese.

• In Attica.

• On the island of Crete.

Where did the Mycenaean civilisation emerge?

• In the Peloponnese.

• In Attica.

• On the island of Crete.

Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• Hesiod.

• Homer.

• Sophocles.

What kind of religion did the Ancient Greeks follow ?

• Buddism.

• A polytheistic religion.

• A monotheistic religion.

Which of the following characters appear in the Illiad?

• Achilles

• Homer

• Ulisses

• Alexander the Great

Which Greek gods apppear in the following image?

• Hera

• Poseidon

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Zeus