Ancient Greece Quiz

Who was Homer?

• A blind man who was a bard (poet)

• A demigod

• The first Greek writer.

• King of Sparta

TRUE or FALSE: Women could compete in the original Olympic Games.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Only men who were Greek citizens could compete, except in chariot racing! Women could own a chariot which made that a loophole.

Where did the Olympic Games originally take place?

• Olympia

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Mesopotamia

Answer explanation

The Olympics got their name from the city of Olympia where they were played!

Why were the Olympic Games originally played?

• To honor Zeus

• To make sure citizens were getting exercise

• To focus on athletics and not politics

• To test the strength of men

Answer explanation

It was a religious festival that lasted three days, all in honor of Zeus!

The first Olympic games took place in ___ B.C.

Which two Greek city-states battled at the Peloponnesian War? (choose two answers)

• Sparta

• Athens

• Egypt

• Thebes

Battle of Thermopylae, Battle of Salamis and the Battle of Marathon are all battles that were a part of which war?

• The Persian Wars

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Greek Revolution

• World War I

The ______ War included a wooden horse used as a trick to gain access into Troy.

Answer explanation

The Trojans were from Troy.

Select the god of the underworld.

• Hades
• Hercules

• Zeus

• Poseidon

Answer explanation

Fun Fact: Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon were all brothers.

Select the god of the sea who has a trident as their symbol.

• Poseidon
• Hades

• Zeus

• Hercules

Answer explanation

Fun Fact: Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon were all brothers.