Ancient Greece Quiz

What is the name of the sea located to the west of Athens according to the map?

• Black Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea

What is the name of the city located near the center of the Peloponnesus region on the map?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Thebes

• Delos

What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens gained control over Sparta

• It led to economic prosperity for both Athens and Sparta

• It practically destroyed both Athens and Sparta

• Sparta established a new empire

What event broke the long stalemate in the Peloponnesian War?

• The death of a key general

• A natural disaster

• Intervention by another state

• A decisive victory by Sparta

Which ancient city was known for its strong military and disciplined lifestyle?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Delphi

Which ancient city was famous for its focus on arts, philosophy, and democracy?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Olympia

• Argos

Who fought each other in the Peloponnesian wars?

• Athens and Sparta

• Athens and Rome

• Sparta and Egypt

• Rome and Carthage

A small group of wealthy elites that make laws for all citizens

• monarchy

• aristocracy

• oligrachy

• democracy

The people rule the government

• democracy

• oligrachy

• dictatorship

• monarchy

What city in Greece had the first democracy?

• Athens
• Sparta
• Corinth
• Mycenae