Ancient Greece Quiz

What is the capital city of Greece?

• Sparta

• Cairo

• Rome

• Athens

What type of government is ruled by the wealthy?

• Timocracy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

What did the Greeks often offer to their gods?

• Sacrifices

• Games

• Books

• Coins

Who is famous for running from Marathon to Athens?

• Odysseus

• Achilles

• Hercules

• Philippides

What is a famous ancient city known for its war with Greece?

• Corinth

• Sparta

• Athens

• Troy

What does it mean to defend something?

• To protect

• To attack

• To ignore

• To build

What is a type of ancient Greek warship?

• Trireme

• Submarine

• Sailboat

• Cargo Ship

What term describes a dishonest leader?

• Corrupt

• Honest

• Brave

• Wise

What is a sculpture?

• A painting

• A song

• A three-dimensional artwork

• A poem

What is a council?

• A group of people who make decisions

• A type of building

• A kind of food

• A sport