The Golden Age of Athens Quiz

In what year did the Athenians put Socrates on trial?

• 776 BC

• 1687

• 461 BC

• 399 BC

What was the Parthenon used to store that led to its destruction?

• Gold

• Olive oil

• Sculptures

• Gunpowder

Who was the leader of Athens that initiated the construction of the Parthenon?

• Socrates

• Pericles

• Aristotle

• Plato

What was the primary reason for the decline of Athens after its Golden Age?

• Invasion by Persians

• Economic bankruptcy

• Plague and war

• Natural disasters

Which empire did Athens become part of after its decline?

• All of the above

• Ottoman Empire

• Macedonian Empire

• Roman Empire

What was the fate of the Elgin Marbles?

• Destroyed in a fire

• Returned to Greece

• Lost at sea

• Exhibited in the British Museum

What was the primary function of the Acropolis in Athens?

• Military fortress

• Marketplace

• Administrative center

• Religious center

Who was the Greek god of knowledge, light, music, and healing?

• Ares

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Poseidon

What was the original purpose of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece?

• Entertainment

• Political gathering

• Military training

• Religious festival

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Athenian success during its Golden Age?

• Philosophical advancements

• Agricultural innovations

• Military conquest

• Democracy