Ancient Greeks Quiz

What is the upper fortified area of a Greek city that is usually built on a hill called?

• Acropolis

• Agora

• Stoa

• Pnyx

Who is someone that designs buildings and makes sure that they are built correctly?

• An architect.

• A doctor.

• A lawyer.

• A chef.

What do you call a person from Athens?

• Athenian

• Spartan

• Roman

• Corinthian

What is a central fortified area of a city or town called?

• Citadel

• Barracks

• Market

• Library

What is a political system, which allows people to have a say in the way their country is governed, called?

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

What is a group of countries or states ruled by a single authority, such as an emperor or monarch, called?

• Empire

• Republic

• Federation

• Confederation

What is a collection of religious and cultural stories called?

• Mythology

• Folklore

• Anthology

• Biography

What is the Parthenon?

• A temple dedicated to the goddess Athena

• A famous ancient library

• A historic marketplace

• A renowned ancient theater

Who is a soldier with skill and experience in fighting?

• A soldier with skill and experience in fighting is often referred to as a veteran or a seasoned soldier.

• A new recruit in the army.

• A civilian with no military training.

• A soldier who has never been in combat.

The Ancient Greeks lived in which region?

• Mesopotamia

• The Indus Valley

• The Nile Delta

• The Mediterranean region