History Lynnah Quiz 5 Study Guide

What blind poet is famous for his works the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• Homer

• Elmer

• Silas

What event, started in 776 B.C., was the first recorded date in Greek history?

• Olympics

• The Battle of Persia

• Greek Births

Who was the supposed king of the Greek gods?

• Zeus

• Odin

• Hercules

• Thor

What term was given to glorified human beings in Greek mythology?

• heros

• god

• immortals

• chosen ones

What Greek structure is a hilltop fortress that was the seat of government and religion?

• agora

• acropolis

• gymnasium

• amphitheater

What Greek structure is a marketplace of commerce, conversation, and political debate?

• agora

• acroplis

• gymnasium

• amphitheater

Which ancient Greek civilization was centered on the island of Crete?

• Mycenaeans

• Athenians

• Dorians

• Minoans

Where did the Athenians defeat the Persian landing force?

• Thrace

• Hellespont

• Marathon

• Thermoplae

At what mountain pass did the brave Spartans hold off the Persians?

• Thrace

• Hellespont

• Marathon

• Thermopylae

Which statement best describes the result of the Greco-Persian Wars?

• The Persian Empire conquered Greece and demanded submission

• Victory led to the spread of Greek civilization bit the division of the cities.

• Victory led to the great expansion of the Persian Empire

• The Grecian Empire completely conquered and destroyed the Persian Empire.