Ancient Greece Quiz

When did ancient Greece begin?

• 146 BC

• 1200 BC

• 1200 AD

• 146 AD

Which two cities were the most powerful in ancient Greece?

• Athens and Corinth

• Sparta and Rome

• Rome and Athens

• Sparta and Athens

Who were considered free citizens in ancient Greece?

• Everyone except foreigners

• Only philosophers

• Women, slaves, and foreigners

• Only men born in the polis

What is the system of government that the ancient Greeks are known for inventing?

• Dictatorship

• Communism

• Monarchy

• Democracy

Which of the following is NOT a Greek philosopher?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Confucius

What were the ancient Greeks famous for creating?

• All of the above

• Democracy and politics

• The Olympics and philosophy

• Theater and sports competitions

What did the word "polis" mean?

• the language of ancient Greece

• a kind of theater

• city-state

• a system of farming

How were decisions made about government and laws?

• The emperor made the decisions

• Free citizens all voted

• The greek women voted

• All the people in the city state could vote

Who was Zeus?

• The king of Sparta

• A famous philosopher

• The most powerful god

• Hercules' father

What religion did the greeks believe in?

• Buddhism

• Christianity (Jesus)

• The flying spaghetti monster

• They believed in many gods