Ancient Greece

When is it believed that Ancient Greek civilisations were formed by the Mycenaeans of Crete?

• 2,0000 years ago

• 4,000 years ago

• 100 years ago

• 275 years ago

Why did some Greeks not eat beans?

• They thought beans would give them too much gas.

• They thought beans were sacred & should not be eaten.

• They thought that beans should only be eaten by animals.

• They thought beans contained the souls of the dead.

Which 3 of the below were Greek mythical monsters?

• Cerberus - A three-headed dog that guarded the gates to the underworld.

• Medusa - A slithery sorceress who selook could turn people to stone.

• Anthenian - A fish-headed horse.

• Cyclops - Had one eye in the middle of its forehead.

What is a chiton?

• A flowery dress.

• A greek tiara.

• A bracelet made of gold and worn by the wealthy.

• A long t-shirt made from one large piece of cotton that many ancient greeks wore.

What was the most famous temple in Athens?

• The Gargantuan

• The Parthenon

• The Anthenon

• The Greekathon

The Ancient Greeks invented the theatre. Which 2 answers below are true?

• Only men and boys were allowed to be actors.

• Very few Greeks enjoyed the theatre.

• Every play had to have a happy ending.

• The actors wore masks to show the audience if they were sad or happy.

How did the Ancient Greeks celebrate the god Zeus?

• Everyone had one day off from work.

• They celebrated by having a cake baking contest where they used gold in the frosting.

• They celebrated by having a Greek Olympics in the city of Olympia in 776 BC.

• They had horse races and the winner was given a gold medal.

Greece is surrounded by which 3 seas/oceans below?

• The Ionian sea.

• The Pacific ocean

• The Mediterranean sea

• The Aegean sea

Which of the following is Greece's highest mountain, standing at 2,917m (9,573 feet) above sea level?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Rainier

• Mount Rushmore

• Mount Olympus

Ancient Greece was divided into city-states ruled by noblemen. Which was the most powerful city-state?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Corinth