Ancient Greece Test

1. What is a peninsula?

• A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides
• A river that flows through land

2. The ancient Greeks were polytheistic. What does this mean?

• They believed in many gods and goddesses
• They believed in one goddess

3. Athens was known for:

• Invention of paper
• Their beautiful architecture and buildings

4. The Parthenon was a magnificent temple to honor?

• Zeus
• Athena

5. The Greeks were excellent shipbuilders. Why?

• They were surrounded by water on three sides
• There were many mountains so traveling by land was difficult
• Both A and B

6. Alexander the Great was the King of Macedonia. During his time as king, he conquered many lands including all of the following except?

• Persia
• United States

7. At what age did boys begin their training in Sparta?

• 13 years old
• 7 years old

8. Who was Aristotle?

• A philosopher
• A teacher to Alexander the Great
• A scientist
• All of the Above

9. In what city were the first Olympic games held?

• Troy
• Olympia

10. What were olives used for?

• Oil for lamps
• Oil for cooking
• As a moisturizer
• All of the above