Ancient Greece and Alexander the Great

Ancient Greece is a period spanning which years?

• 1000 - 500 BCE

• 700 - 480 BCE

• 3000 - 2000 BCE

The Ancient Greeks were not responsible for which one of the following?

• the Olympics

• democracy

• religion

The Olympic games began in 776 BCE. Historians believe the games were held to honour one of the Ancient Egyptian gods. Which one?

(a)  

Pankration was an Ancient Greek combination of wrestling and martial arts. Which one of these Olympic sports is a modern addition to the Olympic games?

• wrestling

• running

• cycling

• discuss throw

There were three main gods in Ancient Greece. Brothers, Zeus, Poseidon and Hades. One is Ruler of the Sky, one Ruler of the Sea and one Ruler of the Dead. Which is Ruler of the Sea?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

There are clear differences between the states of Athens and Sparta. Which of these is Athenian, not Spartan?

• girls were trained in gymnastics and combat

• men could vote, women could not

• boys went to fight school from the age of 7 - 15

• ruled by a king who made all the decisions

Alexander the Great was born around 300 BCE. At what age did he become king of Macedonia?

• 33

• 58

• 20

• 14

Alexander's father was Philip II of Macedonia. Before he died, what did he achieve?

• united Greek city states

• conquered Asia

• introduced education for girls

• discovered new lands

Alexander spent his time as king travelling to conquer more lands and people. He crossed and conquered parts of three continents. Which ones?

• Europe

• America

• Asia

• Africa

Alexander travelled for around 13 years. After the last battle at Patala, India, he turned back. Why?

• he ran out of supplies

• he was sick

• his men rebelled and wanted to go back to Macedonia

• he had finished his mission