Ancient Greek Culture Quiz

What was the purpose of this building?

• Plays were performed there.

• The government ruled from there.

• The Olympic Games were held there.

• Religious ceremonies were conducted there.

What is the difference between Greek comedy and Greek tragedy?

• Only one of these has a happy ending.

• Only one of these has music and singing.

• Only one of these was performed in Athens.

• Only one of these discusses gods and myths.

Poseidon was the god of .

• love

• the sun

• the sea

• thunder

This statue of Poseidon is located in Spain’s Canary Islands. This is evidence that .

• Greek myths are known across much of the world

• Greek religion included many minor gods and goddesses

• citizens of the various Greek city-states worshipped the same set of Greek gods

• Greeks believed that it was necessary to honor, thank, and bargain with the gods

What did the ancient Greeks call themselves?

• Hellenes

• Grecians

• Acropolis

• Corinthians

Which Greek philosopher is the subject of this painting?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Euripides

What were key characteristics of the ancient Olympic Games? Select the three correct answers.

• It was an athletic competition.

• It was a festival honoring Zeus.

• It was a time for peace and negotiation.

• It was a gathering of kings.

• It was an exhibition of Greek arts.

How far east did Alexander the Great’s empire extend?

• to India

• to Syria

• to Egypt

• to Arabia

What is the main idea of Plato’s Republic?

• What makes a good life

• Life should be about avoiding pain.

• Questions are the key to self-knowledge.

• How to organize a just society

When does Aristotle think it is important to have friends?

• at the beginning of one’s life

• at every stage of one’s life

• in the middle of one’s life

• at the end of one’s life