Greek Mythology and Civilization Quiz

What is the definition of a myth? (circle the two (2) correct answers!)

• A story about gods and mythical beasts

• Stories completely made up

• Stories based only on facts

• A blend of real and made up stories

Why were the Minoans not considered the first Greek civilization?

• They did not like Greeks

• They did not speak the Greek language

• They worshipped Egyptian gods

• They were not located in Greece

What is officially considered the first Greek civilization?

• Minoans

• Athenians

• Spartans

• Mycenaeans

Why were city-states developed in ancient Greece instead of a united country?

• Due to geographical barriers

• Because of a single ruler

• To promote trade

• For religious reasons

The area for public assemblies and the marketplace is called what?

• Acropolis

• Agora

• Parthenon

• Forum

The high hill in the center of a city-state is known as what?

• Agora

• Acropolis

• Parthenon

• Colosseum

Who fought in the Trojan War?

• Greeks vs. Romans

• Greeks vs. Trojans

• Spartans vs. Athenians

• Persians vs. Egyptians

Who won the Trojan War?

• Troy

• Greeks (Mycenaeans)

• Sparta

• Athens

How did the Greeks defeat Troy in the Trojan War?

• The Greeks broke down the wall of the city around Troy

• The Greeks got Helen back from Paris

• The Greeks tricked the Trojans with a gift of a giant horse and snuck soldiers in to attack at night

• The gods made the Trojans surrender

A government ruled by a few aristocrats is known as?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Republic