Ancient Greek Culture

Who was the king of the Greek gods and goddesses?

• Apollo
• Zeus
• Athena
• Poseidon

What was the name of the priestess who spoke with the gods at the Temple of Apollo?

• The Oracle at Delphi
• The Queen of the Palace
• The Goddess of the Volcano
• The Lady of the Lake

Where did the Greek gods live?

• Mt. Everest
• Mt. Vesuvius 
• Mt. Olympus
• Mt. Dora

"The Tortoise and the Hare" is an example of which type of story?

• Epic
• Fable
• Tragedy
• Drama

Which of Homer's Epic Poems tells the story of the Trojan War?

• The Iliad
• The Odyssey
• The Homer
• The Poseidon Adventure

What were the two types of Drama developed in ancient Greece?

• Action and Adventure
• Romance and Horror
• Comedy and Tragedy
• Western and Avant-Garde 

Which of these was a famous Greek playwright?  (He wrote comedies)

• Leonidas
• Pericles
• Cyrus the Great
• Aristophanes 

Both men and women were allowed to act in ancient Greek plays.

• True
• False

What of these is NOT an ideal virtue of Greek art?

• Reason
• Ballance
• Harmony
• Chaos

What architectural feature that was a part of Greek temples is also found in buildings such as the White House and the Capitol?

• Steps
• Columns
• Granite
• Arches