Ancient Greece

Which civilization was known for their "seafaring", the grand palace at Knossus, and having blended Egyptian & Mesopotamian Cultures?

• Myceneans

• Minoans

• Epicureans

• Sophists

Who is the famous "Greek Poet" who is credited with epic tales of the "Iliad" & The "Odyssey"?

• Sophocles

• Homer

• Archimedes

• Pythagoras

The Trojan War is believed to have been a real event, though it was caused by an economic rivalry between city-states, and didn't include Achilles or Helen of Troy.

• True

• False

Which of the Greek Gods is known as the God of War?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Zeus

• Ares

What was the name of an Ancient Greek soldier?

• Hoplite

• Legionarre

• Phalanx

• Immortal

Ancient Sparta built a militaristic society that relied upon total obedience to the State.... what type of modern government would they be compared to?

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

• Fascism

• Gerontocracy

Ironically, which Greek City State was considered progressive in regards to the freedoms and responsibilities that were granted to women?

• Athens

• Sparta

Which famous Greek Leader Ushers in the Athenian Golden Age?

• Themistocles

• Pericles

• Alexander The Great

• Darius

Which famous philosopher is known for his "open ended" style of inquiry? He will ultimately be charged and sentenced to death by the Athenian Government for "corrupting the youth".

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Plato

Which famous philosopher was the student of Socrates, and formed a "deep distrust" of Democracy as a result?

• Sophocles

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Archimedes