Quiz on Ancient Greece

What were the small areas that ancient Greece was divided into called?

• Democracies

• Empires

• Polis

• Civilizations

Who was the most powerful god in ancient Greek mythology?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

In what year were the first Olympics held?

• 776 BC

• 500 BC

• 400 AD

• 1000 AD

Which city-state was known for its strong army?

• Athens

• Thebes

• Corinth

• Sparta

What system began in ancient Athens around 508 BC?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

What was the Trojan Horse used for in the myth?

• A weapon

• A trap for the Trojans

• A way to escape

• A gift to the gods

Who ruled over all of ancient Greece before Alexander the Great?

• King Xerxes

• King Leonidas

• King Philip II

• King Theseus

What did enslaved people in ancient Greece primarily make?

• Weapons

• Clothing

• Objects and goods

• Food

Which of the following was NOT a key city-state of ancient Greece?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Rome

What aspect of life did each ancient Greek god or goddess represent?

• Technology

• Nature

• Humanity

• War