Ancient Greece Quiz

Where is Greece located?

• In the middle of Africa
• In Southern Europe, near the Mediterranean Sea
• In North America
• In Asia

What is a significant feature of Greece's landscape?

• It is completely flat with no mountains
• It has long coastlines and many mountains
• It is mostly desert
• It is covered in ice year-round

What type of climate does Greece have?

• Cold and snowy
• Hot and dry summers, mild winters
• Rainy all year
• Tropical with heavy rainfall

When did the Ancient Greek civilization primarily occur?

• 5000 BCE to 3000 BCE
• 800 BCE to 146 BCE
• 1000 CE to 1500 CE
• 2000 BCE to 1000 BCE

What can artifacts tell us about the lives of Ancient Greeks?

What was one of the main roles of women in Ancient Athens?

• They were the leaders of the city-state
• They managed the household and raised children
• They fought in the army
• They were the main traders

Which of the following was NOT a part of Ancient Greek society?

• Citizens
• Slaves
• Merchants
• Robots

How did Athens become rich and powerful?

• By conquering other city-states
• Through trade, especially in olive oil and pottery
• By farming only
• By collecting taxes from other countries

What made the Athenian army particularly strong?

• They had the largest number of soldiers
• They had advanced weapons and armor, and were well-trained
• They were the tallest soldiers
• They had the most horses

Were the city-states of Ancient Greece united?

• Yes, they were one large empire
• No, they were independent and often fought each other
• Yes, they were all ruled by one king
• No, they were completely isolated from each other