Greece Quiz

Which of the following was the 1st civilization to develop in the Aegean?

• Minoans

• Athens

• Sparta

• Mycenae

Which city-state above was known as a totalitarian, military state?

• Athens

• Mycenae

• Sparta

• Crete

Which city-state was destroyed as a result of the Trojan War?

• Athens

• Mycenae

• Sparta

• Troy

Greek soldiers with short swords, round shields and a thrusting spear were called this...

• Craftsmen

• Hoplites

• Artisans

• Gladiators

What type of physical feature is the Greek mainland?

• Peninsula

• Volcano

• Island

• Mountain

What impact did the mountainous regions in Greece have on the city-states?

• It caused the city-states to join together and form an empire

• It was difficult uniting Greek city-states under a single government

• Each city-state developed a unique identity

• Both B & C

Which of the following terms describes Greek religion?

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Oligarchy

• None of the Above

This was a battle formation used by the Greeks when they stood shoulder to shoulder, holding their shields up and moving forward in unison.

• Hoplite

• Greek Fire

• Phalanx

• Turtle

What did the Ancient Greeks believe about their gods and goddesses?

• They had human characteristics

• Their stories/myths explained events occurring in nature

• Their stories/myths demonstrated Greek values

• All of the Above

• None of the Above

What blind poet is credited with the writing of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• Plato

• Homer

• Herodotus

• Dante