Ancient Greece Quiz

Who tried to conquer the Greek city-states in the 5th century B.C.?

• Macedonian Empire

• Persian Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Roman Empire

Who championed democracy in Athens during the Golden Age?

• Aristotle

• Pericles

• Socrates

• Plato

What did Pericles collect from other city-states to rebuild Athens?

• Gifts

• Tributes

• Gold

• Taxes

What was the main civic responsibility for male Athenian citizens over the age of 30?

• Craftsmanship

• Trading

• Farming

• Military service

Who was taught by Aristotle and later became known as Alexander the Great?

• Julius Caesar

• Hannibal

• Philip II

• Alexander III

What is Hellenistic Culture a fusion of?

• Greek and Indian cultures

• Greek and Middle Eastern cultures

• Greek and Egyptian cultures

• Greek and Roman cultures

What did Alexander the Great's construction of a great library at Alexandria encourage?

• Great battles

• Great art

• Great trade

• Great scholarship

What did the Greeks develop for the first time in history?

• Dramas and historical writings

• Novels and poetry

• Biographies and autobiographies

• Science fiction and fantasy novels

What was the Greek ideal of beauty based on?

• Emotion and expression

• Harmony and proportion

• Chaos and disorder

• Dark and light