Ancient Greece Quiz

Which city-state was known for its rigorous military training program starting from a young age?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Mycenae

At what age did boys in Sparta begin their military training?

• 7 years old

• 10 years old

• 12 years old

• 15 years old

What was the main goal of Athenian democracy?

• To ensure all male citizens had a say in government

• To select the strongest military leaders

• To improve tax collection methods

• To provide education for all

Which of the following was not a Greek city-state?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Rome

• Thebes

For what purpose did the Olympic Games originally start?

• To honor the god Zeus

• As a form of military training

• To celebrate the harvest season

• For political meetings

Who is known as the "Father of Western Philosophy"?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Pythagoras

What was the primary focus of Spartan society?

• Academic learning

• Art and music

• Military strength and discipline

• Religious practices

How frequently were the ancient Olympic Games held?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every six years

What was a distinctive feature of Athenian democracy compared to today's democratic systems?

• Only men could participate

• It was a direct democracy where citizens voted on laws themselves

• Only military personnel had voting rights

• It was a representative democracy where citizens elected officials to make decisions

What was the agoge?

• A Spartan military training regimen

• A type of Greek sculpture

• An Athenian assembly

• A style of Greek architecture