Ancient Greece Quiz

What is the geography of Ancient Greece characterized by?

• Flat plains and dense forests

• Mountainous terrain and scattered islands

• Vast deserts and arid landscapes

• Coastal plains and inland lakes

Which city-state was known for its democracy in Ancient Greece?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Rome

• Egypt

What was the main religion in Ancient Greece?

• Hinduism

• Greek mythology

• Buddhism

• Judaism

Who was the king of the gods in Ancient Greek mythology?

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

What type of government did Ancient Greece have?

• Dictatorship

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Communism

What were the two major epic poems written by Homer?

• Aeneid and Beowulf

• Gilgamesh and The Canterbury Tales

• Iliad and Odyssey

• Paradise Lost and Divine Comedy

Who was the famous Greek philosopher and teacher of Alexander the Great?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Homer

• Plato

What was Alexander the Great's most significant accomplishment?

• Creation of a vast empire

• Discovery of America

• Invention of the wheel

• Defeat of the Persian Empire

What was the relationship between Alexander the Great and Aristotle?

• Rivals

• Brothers

• Tutor and student

• Father and son

What was the capital city of the Macedonian Empire under Alexander the Great?

• Cairo

• Athens

• Babylon

• Rome