Exploring Ancient Athens and Its Legacy

What is the capital of Greece?

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

• Istanbul

Which ancient city-state is considered the birthplace of Western civilization?

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

Who led Athens during its height of commercial prosperity and cultural dominance in the 5th century BC?

• Socrates

• Pericles

• Aristotle

• Xerxes

Which famous building projects were completed in Athens during its "Golden Age"?

• The Colosseum and the Pantheon

• The Acropolis and the Parthenon

• The Great Pyramid and the Sphinx

• The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre

Which philosopher was not part of Athens's "Golden Age"?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Confucius

In which year did Athens become the capital of independent Greece?

• 1456

• 1833

• 197 BC

• 2004

Which empire conquered Athens in 1456?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Turks

• Macedonian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What major event did Athens host in 2004?

• World Cup

• Olympic Games

• Expo

• Commonwealth Games

Which historian was part of Athens's "Golden Age"?

• Herodotus

• Homer

• Virgil

• Ovid

Which wars ended in Athens's defeat in 404 BC?

• Persian Wars

• Peloponnesian Wars

• Punic Wars

• Trojan Wars