Quiz on Ancient Greek Civilization

What is an Acropolis?

• A fortified hilltop in Greek city-states used for defense and religious worship.

• A type of Greek temple.

• A marketplace in ancient Greece.

• A form of government in ancient Greece.

Which city-state is known as the birthplace of democracy?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

What is the definition of democracy?

• A government ruled by a king.

• A system where citizens vote on decisions.

• A government ruled by a small group of wealthy individuals.

• A type of religious leadership.

What type of government is ruled by a small group of wealthy individuals?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens emerged victorious.

• Sparta emerged victorious.

• Both sides agreed to a truce.

• Thebes took control of Greece.

What marked a decline in Athenian power?

• The rise of democracy

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Persian Wars

• The Trojan War

Which city-state is known for its art and architecture?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Delphi

Who is the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus?

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Hades

• Apollo

Which god is associated with the sea, earthquakes, and horses?

• Hermes

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Ares

Who is the goddess of love and beauty?

• Hera

• Athena

• Artemis

• Aphrodite