Ancient Greeks Quiz

What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

• A primary source is written by an expert, while a secondary source is written by a novice.

• A primary source is a first-hand account or original document, while a secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources.

• A primary source is always more reliable than a secondary source.

• A primary source is a source that comes first, while a secondary source comes second.

What is the geography of Ancient Greece like?

• The geography of Ancient Greece is mostly flat and desert-like

• Ancient Greece is characterized by dense rainforests and swamps

• The geography of Ancient Greece is characterized by mountainous terrain, with many islands scattered throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas.

• The terrain of Ancient Greece is primarily covered in snow and ice

What are the main geographical features of Ancient Greece?

• Volcanoes, glaciers, and deserts

• Rainforests, swamps, and grasslands

• The main geographical features of Ancient Greece include mountains, islands, and a Mediterranean climate.

• Deserts, plains, and tundra

What type of source is a diary entry - primary or secondary?

• secondary

• quaternary

• tertiary

• primary

What were the Minoans skilled at?

• The Minoans were skilled at space travel and advanced technology

• The Minoans were skilled at farming and agriculture

• The Minoans were skilled at military conquest and warfare

• The Minoans were skilled at trade, pottery, and art.

Give an example of a primary source from Ancient Greece.

• The Bible

• The Declaration of Independence

• A primary source from Ancient Greece could be the writings of Herodotus or the plays of Sophocles.

• The Magna Carta

How long did the Minoan and Mycenaean civilisations each last?

• 300 years

• 200 years

• 1 month

• 1700 years

Why was the Dark Age called the 'Dark Age'?

Which period lasted the longest?

• Dark Age

• Archaic period

• Neolithic

• Classcial

Pick a primary source.

• artefacts

• reconstruction buildings

• historian

• Miss Mullen