Ancient Greece Quiz

What geographical feature isolated the Greeks from one another?

• Islands

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Plains

Which civilization established on the island of Crete and specialized in weapon production?

• Mycenaean

• Phoenician

• Minoan

• Trojan

Which Greek state flourished between 1600 BCE and 1100 BCE?

• Troy

• Mycenae

• Sparta

• Athens

What was the central focus of city artwork in Mycenaean culture?

• Religion

• Warriors

• Trade

• Agriculture

What caused the collapse of Mycenaean civilization?

• Major earthquakes

• Fighting between Mycenaean states

• All of the above

• Invasion by the Greeks from the north

What impact did the 'Dark Age' have on Greek civilization?

• Cultural decline

• Expansion of trade networks

• Technological advancements

• Population growth

Which epic poems were written by Homer?

• The Aeneid and The Metamorphoses

• The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Ramayana

• The Iliad and The Odyssey

• The Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost

What values did Homer stress in his works?

• Love and compassion

• Courage and honor

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Justice and equality

How did geography impact ancient Greece?

• All of the above

• Development of trade relationships

• Isolation of city-states

• Limited access to natural resources

What connected the Peloponnesian peninsula to mainland Greece?

• Straits of Gibraltar

• Dardanelles Strait

• Bosporus Strait

• Isthmus of Corinth