Ancient Greece Introduction Quiz

Did the ancient Greeks live under one ruler?

• Yes

• No

Ancient Greeks got along and never seemed to have any problems despite their differences.

• True

• False

An ancient Greek city-state was like its own country, they ruled themselves.

• True

• False

There were over ____________ city-states.

• 1400

• 1500

• 1600

• None of the above

Athenian democracy gave Greek citizens __________________.

• a home and an education

• a job and financial well being

• representation and political power

• None of the above

When Greece was attacked by Persia what was the Greek city-states reaction?

• Some joined the Persians and gained more land.

• They all fought together against Persia.

• They refused to fight together.

• None of the above

What did the Olympics celebrate?

• Victories in battle.

• Philosophical debates.

• Physical competition.

• None of the above

What was the Parthenon?

• A Greek architectural temple that had columns that were spread worldwide.

• A Greek mythical creature who roamed Athens.

• A battle so fierce only a few remained.

• None of the above

What were the three types of columns found in ancient Greece?

• Spartan

• Corinthian

• Doric

• Colossal

• Ionic

Greek philosophy explored ethics, reason, and natural law and influenced politics and science.

• True

• False