Ancient Greece

What is one of the oldest remaining cities in the world that is also known as the birthplace of democracy?

• Cairo

• Sparta

• Athens

• Rome

What is the name for a fortified hilltop in ancient Greek cities?

• agora

• castle

• temple

• acropolis

What was the name for a military formation of Greek foot soldiers, often armed with spears and shields?

• a ctiadel

• a regiment

• a phalanx

• a polis

This central area in Greek cities was used as a marketplace and a meeting place.

• an agora

• a poli

• a temple

• a citadel

One of the most powerful ancient cities of Greece, it remains famous for its study of warfare.

• Athens

• Sparta

• Delphi

• Troy

What was the name for Greek ships built specifically for ramming into enemy ships?

• a hoplite

• a polis

• a trireme

• a battleship

A form of government, first developed in ancient Greece, where citizens elect their own leaders and choose their own laws.

• philosophy

• plutocracy

• autocracy

• democracy

The first famous Greek philosopher, he focused on asking questions about right and wrong.

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Draco

• Socrates

Socrates' most well known pupil, this man became a famous teacher of law and science.

• Pericles

• Plato

• Hippocrates

• Heracles

The youngest of the three famous Greek philosphers, he was taught by Plato and then became the teacher of Alexander the Great.

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Hippocrates

• Pericles