Quiz on Ancient Greece Vocab

What is an epic poem?

• A short story about animals

• A long narrative poem about heroic deeds

• A play with a happy ending

• A scientific article

What does the term "polis" refer to in Ancient Greece?

• A type of government

• A Greek city-state

• A famous philosopher

• A type of weapon

Who were the hoplites in Ancient Greece?

• Leaders of Sparta

• Armed foot soldiers

• Philosophers

• Poets

What is a philosopher?

• A person who writes plays

• A person who studies knowledge, reality, and existence

• A person who leads armies

• A person who builds temples

Who were the ephors in Ancient Sparta?

• Soldiers

• Leaders

• Farmers

• Merchants

What is the purpose of a comedy?

• To make an audience laugh

• To tell a historical story

• To teach a lesson

• To describe a battle

What characterizes a tragedy?

• A happy ending

• Tragic events and an unhappy ending

• A focus on comedy

• A scientific discovery

What were the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece?

• A series of philosophical debates

• Athletic contests held to honor Zeus and the other gods

• A type of theatrical performance

• A military training exercise

What is the Socratic Method?

• A type of government

• A form of discussion by asking and answering questions

• A style of painting

• A method of farming

What was the Minoan civilization?

• A Bronze Age civilization in Greece on the island of Crete.

• A Roman Empire settlement in Italy.

• An ancient Egyptian kingdom.

• A medieval European kingdom.