Ancient Greece Quiz

One of the most powerful Greek City-States and birthplace of Democracy.

• Athens 
• Sparta 
• Thebes 
• Corinth 

Greek word for city 

• polis 
• agora 
• acropolis 
• oligarchy 

American form of government

• Aristocracy

• Direct Democracy

• Democratic Republic

• Tyranny

What do we call land with water on 3 sides?

• island

• continent

• peninsula

• city

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the geography in Greece?

• They became excellent fishermen, sailors and traders

• There was lots of farmland to grow crops.

• The mountains made it difficult to communicate and travel

• Trade was very important

What body of water does not border Ancient Greece?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Red Sea

The city-state where boys, at the age of 7, would start hardy soldier training

• Athens
• Sparta
• Delphi
• Olympia

What were the two main city-states of Ancient Greece?

• Rome & Alexandria
• Corinth & Olympia
• Thebes & Argos
• Sparta & Athens

What is a government where only a few, very wealthy people rule?

• Democracy
• Tyranny
• Oligarchy
• Assembly

What is a form of government in which all citizens get a vote?

• Democracy
• Assembly
• Oligarchy
• Tyranny