Ancient Greece Quiz

What was Ancient Greece a collection of?

• Separate lands

• Unified empire

• Single city-state

• Desert regions

What did the rugged terrain of ancient Greece lead to in terms of governance?

• A single monarchy

• A unified republic

• Independent city-states

• A federal system

What is the significance of the city of Mycenae?

• It was a major trading port

• It was a fortified city founded by the Mycenaeans

• It was the birthplace of democracy

• It was known for its philosophers

What color represents Mycenaean settlements on the map?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

According to legend, why did the Greek army besiege Troy?

• To expand their territory

• To retrieve stolen treasures

• Because a Trojan prince kidnapped Helen

• To establish a trade route

What role did the Trojan Horse play in the legend of the Trojan War?

• It was a gift of peace

• It was used to infiltrate the city of Troy

• It was a symbol of victory

• It was a religious offering

What did the Greeks develop to explain their gods?

• Novels

• Myths

• Poems

• Songs

What is the term for traditional stories about gods?

• Legends

• Myths

• Fables

• Epics

What did the Greeks use myths to explore?

• Scientific theories

• Human emotions and natural phenomena

• Economic systems

• Political ideologies

Who was Zeus' wife?

• Demeter

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Hestia