Ancient Greek Civilization Quiz

Which of the following is NOT listed as an essential element of Western civilization that arose in ancient Greece?

• Democracy

• Philosophy

• Sculpture

• Printing Press

Who spread Greek ideas across their empire after conquering the Greeks?

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

• The Persians

• The Babylonians

During which period were Greek ideas rediscovered after being forgotten during the Middle Ages?

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Reformation

What is the time frame for the Middle Ages as mentioned in the text?

• A.D. 300 to 800

• A.D. 500 to 1500

• A.D. 1000 to 1600

• A.D. 1200 to 1800

What was one important element of Greek thought?

• The idea that humans are the measure of all things

• The idea that gods are the measure of all things

• The idea that animals are the measure of all things

• The idea that nature is the measure of all things

What did the Greeks turn to in order to understand how the universe works?

• Philosophy, math, and science

• Art, literature, and religion

• Music, dance, and drama

• Politics, law, and economics

What defined ancient Greek art, literature, and religion?

• Glorification of the human

• Worship of nature

• Glorification of animals

• Worship of the sun

What was a special value placed by the Greeks that became an important part of Western civilization?

• Individualism

• Collectivism

• Materialism

• Spiritualism

What form of government did the Greeks experiment with?

• Democratic government

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Who were the first groups of people to live in ancient Greece?

• Minoans and Mycenaeans

• Spartans and Athenians

• Romans and Egyptians

• Persians and Babylonians