Ancient Greece Quiz

What was the sanctuary of the oracle of Apollo located in ancient Greece?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Delphi

• Olympia

What is the leading city-state in ancient Greece known for its culture and democratic system of government?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Delphi

• Olympia

What event was originally held by the ancient Greeks in 776 BC?

• Olympics

• World Cup

• Super Bowl

• FIFA

What is the purpose of life according to Greek philosophy?

• Philosophy

• Love of power

• Love of money

• Love of war

What does the term 'Democracy' mean in Greek?

• Rule of the people

• Rule of the king

• Rule of the army

• Rule of the priests

"study of beginning's:" the science of studying past cultures by analyzing their remains

• Philosophy

• City-State

• Archaeology

• Athens

Athens' rival city-state known for military power

• Corinth

• Sparta

• Athens

• Rome

a central city and the surrounding area it rules

• Barbarian

• Terra Cota

• frieze

• city-state

A series of sculptures carved out of a background panel

• Frieze

• Parthenon

• Sparta

• Acropolis

priest or priestess believed to prophesy for a god and foretell the future

• Democracy

• Barbarian

• Oracle

• Terra Cota