Greek History and Culture Quiz

What type of government was used in Athens?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Empire

Which city-state was known for its strong army?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Delphi

What was the Acropolis used for?

• Shopping

• Religion and government

• Sports events

• Farming

The Olympic Games were held to honor:

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Hermes

What kind of plays did the Greeks invent?

• Musicals

• Tragedy and comedy

• Mysteries

• Action

Who was a famous Greek philosopher?

• Plato

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Pericles

What is the simplest type of Greek column?

• Doric

• Ionic

• Corinthian

• Roman

Who was the ruler of the Greek gods?

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Apollo

What was the marketplace in a Greek city called?

• Acropolis

• Agora

• Parthenon

• Gymnasium

Which city-state focused on education and philosophy?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Thebes

• Olympia