Ancient Greek City-States Quiz

What does the term 'polis' mean in ancient Greek civilization?

• City-state

• Protectors of the city

• High-City

• Mother-City

Which city-state was renowned for its development of democracy and had a Council of 500 responsible for proposing legislation?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Delphi

Where was Athens located, providing access to trade routes and naval power?

• On the isthmus connecting the Peloponnesian Peninsula to mainland Greece

• On the slopes of Mount Parnassus

• Southern part of the Peloponnesian Peninsula

• Near the Aegean Sea

Which city-state had a unique dual monarchy and a council of elders, with power concentrated in the hands of a small group of aristocrats?

• Delphi

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

What was the primary source of Sparta's economy, heavily relying on a servile class known as helots?

• Trade

• Enslaved inhabitants

• Agriculture

• Maritime power

Which city-state was strategically located on the isthmus connecting the Peloponnesian Peninsula to mainland Greece, making it a vital crossroads for trade and military endeavors?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Delphi

What was the religious significance of Delphi in ancient Greece?

• Dedicated to Zeus

• Hosted the Pythian Games

• Center of the world

• Home to the Oracle of Delphi

Which city-state was known for its artistic achievements, particularly in pottery, and contributed to the Corinthian order in architecture?

• Delphi

• Corinth

• Sparta

• Athens

What marked the decline of Delphi's religious significance in ancient Greece?

• Destruction by the Roman general Lucius Mummius

• End of the Pythian Games

• Closure by Emperor Theodosius I

• Spread of Christianity

What is the lasting legacy of Delphi as a center of religious worship and cultural events in ancient Greece?

• Iconic symbol of ancient divination

• UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Rich history and well-preserved ruins

• All of the above