Ancient Greek Places Quiz

Which city was a rival of Sparta and located near it on the Peloponnese?

• Argos

• Athens

• Corinth

• Delphi

Which city formed the Sacred Band, an elite group of lover soldiers?

• Argos

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

Which city was the birthplace of democracy and practiced ostracism?

• Argos

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

Which city was lead by two kings from the Agiad and Eurypontid families?

• Argos

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

Which city-state was conquered by Phillip of Macedon following the battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC?

• Argos

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

Which city went on to beat Sparta in the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC, ending their hegemony?

• Argos

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

Which city was the center of Minoan civilization and possibly the oldest city in Europe?

• Knossos

• Delphi

• Corinth

• Sparta

Which city was the major oracle site of Greece and housed the Pythia Priestess?

• Knossos

• Delphi

• Corinth

• Sparta

Which city was founded by a descendent of Zeus and became a major trade center?

• Knossos

• Delphi

• Corinth

• Sparta

Which city was known for its Diolkos, a paved track that allowed faster transport of ships and goods?

• Knossos

• Delphi

• Corinth

• Sparta