Ancient Greece Quiz

Who was not a famous Greek philosopher?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Confucius

• Aristotle

What were the Olympic games held to honor?

• the City-States

• the Parthenon

• the Pentathlon

• the Gods

Women played an important role in both Spartan and Athenian government.

• True

• False

Why did one third of the people of Athens die during the Peloponnesian War?

• Plague

• Battering Rams

• Hoplite Manning Phalanxes

• Poison

Which War ended Athenian domination of the Greek world?

• the Persian War

• the Trojan War

• the Peloponnesian War

• the Civil War

Which form of government has a King or Queen and power is passed down based upon heredity?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Aristocracy

Which was not an important value of Spartan culture?

• Courage

• Philosophy

• Strength

• Military Skill

Which Greek structure had a lasting influence over modern day architectural design?

• the White House

• the Colosseum

• the Lyceum Theater

• the Parthenon

A democracy is "rule of the _____________."

• Gods

• People

• Aristocracy

• Oligarchs

Which city-state emerged as the most properous after the Persian Wars?

• Persia

• Athens

• Sparta

• Marathon