Ancient Civilizations Quiz Rome and Greece

What was the primary form of government in ancient Athens?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

Which Greek city-state was known for its military discipline?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Delphi

Who was the famous ruler of the Roman Republic who was assassinated on the Ides of March?

• Augustus Caesar

• Nero

• Julius Caesar

• Marc Antony

What was the main cause of the Punic Wars?

• Religious differences

• Control of trade routes

• Political alliances

• Territorial expansion

Alexander the Great was a student of which famous philosopher?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Epicurus

Which city-state was considered the cultural center of ancient Greece?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Mycenae

How many Punic Wars were there?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What was the primary focus of Spartan society?

• Trade

• Agriculture

• Warfare

• Philosophy

Who was the first Roman Emperor, marking the end of the Roman Republic?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Nero

• Caligula

What was the outcome of the Battle of Thermopylae?

• Greek victory

• Persian victory

• Stalemate

• The battle was cancelled