Topic 3 ELA Ancient Greek Quiz

How were the Ancient Greeks unique?

• They had their own religion with many gods and goddesses

• They started the McDonald's fast food chain.

• Their country was split into city-states.

• They built the Great Wall of China.

What is a city-state?

• A store

• A place to go on vacation.

• An independent city and the area it controls around it.

• A dependent country.

Where did the ancient gods live?

• Mount Zion

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Helen

• Mount Vernon

Who was the king of all the gods and goddesses?

• Poseidon

• Hera

• Zeus

• Apollo

According to the Greeks, what does Poseidon create?

• Thunder

• Love

• Music

• Earthquakes

Who were the Olympic Games held in honor of?

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Athena

Why did Sparta have two kings?

• So no one could hold all of the power

• So they could make better choices.

• They were able to make better choices together.

• Because they could not choose one.

How did Athens get its name?

• Athena gave them the gift of apples.

• Sparta gave them their name.

• Athena gave them the gift of the Olive Tree.

• They got their name from a Greek god.

What is the greatest thing that Athens created that we still use today in our country?

• Music

• Earthquakes

• Love

• Democracy

Socrates was ______.

• A man who studied life, knowledge, and truth.

• A soldier from Sparta

• A Greek god

• Athena's brother