Ancient Greece Quiz

How did Ancient Greek culture respond to Greece's geography?

• By developing a strong naval tradition

• By focusing on land-based agriculture

• By isolating themselves from neighboring cultures

• By creating a uniform political system across the region

What were the most important achievements of the ancient Greeks?

• Contributions to modern philosophy and science

• The invention of the wheel

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The establishment of the first public library

What is the capital city of Greece?

• Thessaloniki

• Patras

• Athens

• Corfu

Which mountain, known as the home of the Greek gods, is the highest in Greece?

• Mt. Pelion

• Mt. Parnassus

• Mt. Olympus

• Mt. Athos

Which island is located to the south of the mainland Greece and is known for being home of the Minoans.

• Rhodes

• Crete

• Mykonos

• Santorini

What is the name of the sea to the south of Greece?

• Black Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

What geographical feature made it easier for Ancient Greeks to trade and travel?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Seas

• Forests

What was the most important idea that developed in Ancient Greece?

• People should be free to rule themselves

• Kings should have absolute power

• Only the wealthy should participate in government

• Cities should be independent and not form larger countries

What form of government developed from the idea that people should be free to rule themselves?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

What does modern Greece occupy?

• An archipelago

• A peninsula with several small islands

• A single large island

• A continent