Quiz on Ancient Greece

What was the name of the first tribe known to inhabit Greece?

• The Minoans

• The Spartans

• The Myceneans

• The Athenians

What location were the first tribes of Greece located in?

• Athens

• Sardis

• Asia Minor

• Crete

What was the name of the first writing system used in Ancient Greece?

• English

• Linear B

• Cursive

• Times New Roman

All Greeks were intensely loyal to their “polis.” What is a polis?

• Family

• Country

• City-State

• World

Which of the following is a similarity that a polis might share with another polis?

• Language

• Government

• Laws

• Money

Which of the following is a difference that a polis might have from another polis?

• Language

• Gods to worship

• Festivals

• Calendar

In a polis, where would the acropolis be located?

• In the center of town, with a position to see all that is going on

• Near the marketplace, in order to witness the daily transactions

• On the outskirts of town

• On elevated land, overlooking the city below

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the acropolis?

• It was the location of the original fort

• It was the center of business

• Greeks refused to allow Gods to be worshiped there

• Only Athens and Sparta had an acropolis

Where would you find the agora in a polis?

• High above the rest of the city

• Near the sea, or near a river

• On the outer edge of the city, so laws could be made out of public view

• In the middle of town so people had easy access to market

There were several different governments throughout all of Greece. In fact, most city-states had a transition of governments throughout their history. What is the power structure like in a monarchy?

• There are two people in charge, both are kings

• There is one person in charge, it can be a king, queen, or emperor

• There are a few people in charge

• The people are in charge