Ancient Greece Quiz

What sea was Ancient Greece centered around?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

What is the influence of Greek architecture on modern buildings?

• Still seen in modern buildings worldwide

• Limited to ancient ruins

• Only found in museums

• No influence at all

What is the architectural style of the Temple of Zeus?

• Greek

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Gothic

What type of Greek literature is associated with Aristophanes?

• Tragedy

• Epic poetry

• Comedy

• Lyric poetry

Which city-state is associated with democracy?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Thebes

Which city-state is known for its military prowess and oligarchic government?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Thebes

Who calculated the Earth's circumference in ancient Greek astronomy?

• Aristarchus

• Hipparchus

• Eratosthenes

• Ptolemy

Who is the king of the Greek gods and ruler of Mount Olympus?

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Hermes

Which god is often depicted with a trident?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Apollo

• Ares

Which famous tale involves a large wooden horse?

• The Odyssey

• The Trojan War

• The Labors of Heracles

• The Iliad