Ancient Greece Quiz

Which civilization is recognized as the first major one in Greece?

• Athenian

• Mycenaean

• Minoan

• Spartan

What was the primary role of the Acropolis in Athens?

• Both religious and military functions

• Marketplace

• Religious center

• Military base

Who was the leader of the Spartan forces at the Battle of Thermopylae?

• Xerxes

• Leonidas

• Pericles

• Darius

What term was used for non-citizens living in ancient Greece?

• Slaves

• Metics

• Medics

• Helots

In which year did the ancient Olympic Games begin?

• 650 BC

• 776 BC

• 1000 BC

• 500 BC

What was the outcome of the Roman conquest of Greece?

• Unification of Greek city-states

• Expansion of Greek territory

• End of Greek political independence

• Formation of a Greek empire

Which philosopher is credited with first using the term 'philosophy'?

• Pythagoras

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

Which battle marked the end of Greek political independence?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Corinth

What is another name for the Hellenistic period?

• Roman period

• Alexandrian period

• Archaic period

• Classical period

Which Macedonian king is known for conquering the Greek city-states?

• Darius

• Philip II

• Leonidas

• Alexander the Great