Test: Ancient Greece

Where is Ancient Greece located?

• Northern Europe

• Southeastern Europe

• Western Europe

• Eastern Europe

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What type of landforms is the region of Ancient Greece known for?

• Mountainous terrain

• Coastal plains

• River valleys

• Deserts

What were the independent city-states in Ancient Greece known as?

• Polis

• Empire

• Kingdom

• Province

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which city-state in Ancient Greece was known for its strong military culture?

• A) Athens

• B) Corinth

• C) Sparta

• D) Thebes

Fill in the blank: Different city-states in Ancient Greece had different forms of government, including ______ in Athens and oligarchy in Sparta.

• democracy

• republic

• monarchy

• theocracy

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

In Ancient Greek society, who had full rights?

• A) Women

• B) Slaves

• C) Citizens (free men)

• D) Foreigners

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the primary purpose of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece?

• To establish trade

• To celebrate harvest

• To train soldiers

• To honor the gods

Which famous structure is located on the Acropolis in Athens?

• The Great Pyramid

• The Parthenon

• The Hanging Gardens

• The Colosseum

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What was the primary form of literature in Ancient Greece?

• Epic poetry

• Short stories

• Plays

• Novels

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Who was the king of the Greek gods in mythology?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Apollo

• Poseidon