Ancient Greek Civilization Quiz

What geographical feature most influenced the development of Greek city-states?

• Deserts

• Mountains and seas

• Dense forests

• Large rivers

The Minoans were known for their achievements in:

• Philosophy and government

• Trade and seafaring

• Military conquest

• Agriculture and irrigation

King Minos is associated with:

• The Trojan War

• The Labyrinth and the Minotaur

• The Persian Empire

• The Battle of Marathon

Frescoes are:

• Ancient statues found in Mycenae

• Paintings done on wet plaster

• Greek pottery styles

• Epic poems written by Homer

Knossos is:

• A Greek epic poem

• The capital of Crete and center of Minoan civilization

• A city-state in Sparta

• A Greek philosopher

The Mycenaeans were:

• A peaceful trading civilization

• A warrior society known for their role in the Trojan War

• Inventors of democracy

• Rulers of Persia

The Trojan War was described in which of the following works by Homer?

• Odyssey

• Iliad

• Both A and B

• None of the above

The polis is best described as:

• A large empire

• A Greek city-state

• A form of government

• A group of philosophers

Which city-state was known for its military discipline?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Knossos

Which city-state is credited with developing democracy?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Mycenae