Ancient Greek History Quiz

If you were someone who thought deeply about life's questions, you would be known as a _____________

• Archaeologist

• Historian

• Philosopher

• Dorian

Greece is a peninsula which means

• a mountain range with a river running through it.

• land surrounded by water on three sides

• an area with major rivers running through it

• a very mountainous region

The ancient Greeks were

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheist

• Scientologist

What does the word "Democracy" mean?

• "rule by the government"

• "rule by the many"

• "rule by the wealthy"

• "rule by the people"

Who was Alexander the Great?

• One of the most famous leaders of all time and conquered most of the world during his lifetime for the Greeks

• The worst leader of all time

• The best leader of ancient Rome

• The best leader of ancient Mesopotamia

If you wanted to exchange ideas in an open marketplace, you would go to the...

• Walmart

• Polis

• Agora

• Peloponneses

Which ancient Greek city-state would you find the majority of young men involved in the military?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Crete

• Olympia

Who was the Greek Philosopher that was arrested for teaching students to question the government?

• Archimedes

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

Who is the ruler of the Heavens and gods?

• Ares

• Hades

• Zeus

• Poseidon

How was the geography of Greece?

• There were large rivers and lots of farmland.

• There were a lot of mountains, and it was surrounded by the sea.

• It was mostly desert.