Greek Civilization Quiz

What was Greece often referred to as?

• Cradle of Eastern civilization

• Cradle of Western civilization

• The land of Kings

• Birthplace of Empires

Which famous Greek philosophers are mentioned?

• Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

• Alexander, Pythagoras, and Archimedes

• Homer, Herodotus, and Thucydides

• Pericles, Solon, and Democritus

What contribution did Greeks make to world sports?

• The invention of football

• Creation of Olympic Games

• Establishment of cricket

• Development of marathon races

Where did the Greeks settle due to their geographical location?

• On the mountaintops

• Along the Mediterranean Sea

  
  

• In deserts

• Along streams

What was Athens known for in ancient Greek civilization?

• Being a trade hub

• Its military power

• as a capital city

What forms of entertainment did Greeks invent?

• Art exhibitions

• Open-air theatres and drama

• Musical concerts

• Chariot races

Alexander the Great created one of the largest empires in ancient history.

• True

• False

The Greeks earned their living mostly by farming.

• True

• False

The Olympic games were started in Athens.

• True

• False

Greek civilization made no contribution to mathematics or geography.

• True

• False