Greek History Quiz

Which was considered the first Greek state?

• Athens

• Rome

• Mycenae

• Sparta

Another word for a city-state is

• Town

• Polis

• Acropolis

• Agora

Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato were all

• Warriors

• Aristocrats

• Slaves

• Philosophers

Athens is notable due to

• It is the birthplace of democracy

• It did not favor war as their Spartan neighbors

• It dominated trade in the Greek world

• All of the above

Greek art is differs from other art forms in that

• It focused on war and soldiers

• It was mythical and angered the gods

• It was based on realism and ideal human beauty

• It used various metals and clay.

Who founded the 1st Persian Empire?

• Leonidas the Conqueror

• Cambyses II

• Cyrus the Great

• Pompey

Darius reorganized the Persian empire by dividing it into what?

• City-states

• Satrapies

• Countries

• Months

Look at the map and identify what body of water was the Roman empire built/surrounded by?

• The Pacific Ocean

• Yellow River

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

Zoroastrianism is an example of

• Animal worship

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Astrology

What was the purpose of the royal road?

• Provide a safe way to travel

• Helped King Darius with his spy network

• Provide efficient transportation

• All of the above