Ancient Greece and Rome

What was the main public meeting place in a Greek city-state?

• Agora

• Acropolis

• Olympus

• Polis

What was the fortified hill at the center of a Greek city-state called?

• Olympus

• Polis

• Agora

• Acropolis

Who was the head god in Greek mythology?

• Hermes

• Hera

• Zeus

• Athena

What type of government was ruled by the nobility?

• Aristocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Tyrant

What type of government had power in the hands of all citizens?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Aristocracy

• Tyrant

Which of the following was NOT an original Olympic event?

• Gymnastics

• Wrestling

• Discus throwing

• Running

Which city-state is considered the birthplace of democracy?

• Athens

• Megara

• Sparta

• Thebes

Which city-state was known for its strong military and militaristic society?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Megara

• Thebes

What is the belief in multiple gods or goddesses?

• Protestantism

• Catholicism

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

Which group advised the consuls in the Roman Republic?

• Tribunes

• Senators

• Governors

• Censors