Ancient Greece Quiz

What is the Greek name for a city-state?

• polis

• oracle

• aristocrat

• treasury

Which type of government is led by a few people or a family?

• democracy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• aristocracy

Who was believed to speak for the gods in ancient Greece?

• tyrant

• oracle

• ally

• political thinker

What is a treasury?

What does the term 'ally' refer to?

What geographical feature is described as a large bay between Greece and Turkey that flows into the Mediterranean Sea?

• The Aegean Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Adriatic Sea

• The Baltic Sea

What was the primary loyalty of a person in a Greek city-state?

• To their family

• To their religion

• To their city-state

• To their king

Which of the following was a major contribution of Ancient Greek culture?

• The invention of the wheel

• The creation of drama and plays

• The development of the steam engine

• The discovery of electricity

What led to the rise of tyrants in Greek city-states?

• The loss of power by aristocrats

• A strong military leader

• The invention of new technologies

• Economic prosperity

Why was trade important to the Greek economy?

• It helped spread Greek culture

• It made life better for the Greek people

• It was mandated by religious practices

• It was a form of entertainment