Ancient Greece Quiz

What was the universal garment for Greek women until the 6th century B.C.E.?

• Chiton

• Himation

• Toga

• Peplos

Which two groups were the first to populate the Greek peninsula?

• Romans and Etruscans

• Dorians and Ionians

• Minoans and Mycenaeans

• Spartans and Athenians

What concept did the Greeks experiment with that influenced modern democratic governments?

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Which civilization is known for the Mask of Agamemnon?

• Spartan

• Mycenaean

• Athenian

• Minoan

What was the primary focus of ancient Greek art and philosophy?

• Animals

• Nature

• The human form and accomplishment

• The cosmos

Which period followed the fall of the Mycenaeans?

• The Classical Age

• The Renaissance

• The Golden Age

• The Dark Age

What was the primary occupation of the Minoans?

• Farmers

• Seafaring traders

• Warriors

• Philosophers

Which group is believed to have wiped out the Minoans?

• Dorians

• Mycenaeans

• Persians

• Romans

What is one major cornerstone of Western Civilization that originated in Greece?

• Feudalism

• Individualism

• Imperialism

• Collectivism

Which era saw the rediscovery of Greek and Roman ideas in Europe?

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution