Ancient Greece - Introduction

What were the two main city states of Ancient Greece?

• Roma and Alexandria

• Corinth and Olympia

• Sparta and Athens

• Thebes and Argos

• Delphi and Sikyon

What do we call the period of Ancient Greece history that occurred before the Greeks introduced democracy?

• Monarchy Period

• Hellenistic Period

• Classical Period

• Archaic Period

• Feudal Period

What major civilization that came soon after the Greeks was greatly influenced by the Greek culture?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Assyrians

• Persians

• Chinese

What period was marked by democracy and great philosophers such as Plato and Socrates?

• Monarchy Period

• Hellenistic Period

• Classical Period

• Archaic Period

• Philosophic Period

What was the primary focus of much of the culture of the city of Sparta?

• Food and celebration

• Music and literature

• Painting and sculpture

• Fishing and farming

• War and fighting

Which of the following statements best describes the historical significance of Ancient Greece?

• Much of today`s western culture is founded on Ancient Greek culture.

• It was a powerful civilization with little lasting influence.

• Greek culture had a large impact on Asian culture including China and Japan.

• The Ancient Greeks had little impact on the rest of the world other than the Olympic games.

• All of the above

What was the primary focus of much of the culture of the city of Athens?

• War and fighting

• Athletics and competition

• Art and Education

• Power and Conquest

• Food and Drink

What do we call the last period of Ancient Greece, before they were conquered by the Romans?

• Romantic Period

• Hellenistic Period

• Classical Period

• Archaic Period

• Golden Period

What toy was invented by the Greeks that many children still play with today?

• Slinky

• Kites

• Marbles

• Yo-yo

• Blocks

What area of modern society has its foundation in the Ancient Greek culture?

• Government

• Art

• Literature

• Sports

• All of the Above