Ancient Greek Civilization Quiz

Which civilization lived on the island of Crete and was known for its sea trade?

• Mycenaeans

• Spartans

• Minoans

• Athenians

What natural disaster caused the Minoan civilization to decline?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Flood

• Drought

Why were the Mycenaeans considered the first Greeks?

• First to build cities

• First to create democracy

• First to speak Greek language

• First to trade with Egypt

What war was fought between the Greeks and the city of Troy?

• Trojan War

• Peloponnesian War

• Persian War

• Macedonian War

What was the importance of the Trojan Horse?

• It was a gift to the gods

• It was a symbol of peace

• It secretly brought Greek soldiers inside Troy’s walls

• It was used for transportation

What was a high, rocky hill where cities were built?

• Valley

• Plateau

• acropolis

• Desert

What is a city that is also an independent state?

• Metropolis

• City-state

• Province

• Colony

Which city-state developed the world’s first democracy?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Thebes

What was the gathering of citizens who created the city’s laws in Athens?

• Senate

• Council

• Forum

• Assembly

What was the geography of Greece like?

• Deserts and plains

• Mountains and rivers

• Peninsulas and islands

• Forests and lakes