Quiz on Ancient Greek City-States

What does it mean to revolt in the context of Ancient Greek city-states?

• To make changes

• To rise up against an authority

• To form a group with a common interest

• To handle the daily job of governing

What does the term "spartan" mean?

• Having no comforts

• Enslaved people

• Wealthy landowners

• A group of people united by a common interest

Who were the Spartiates in Ancient Greek society?

• Enslaved people

• Sparta’s highest class

• Wealthy landowners

• A group of people united by a common interest

Who were considered the wealthy landowners in Ancient Greek city-states?

• Helots

• Ephors

• Spartiates

• League members

What does the term "helots" refer to?

• Wealthy landowners

• Enslaved people owned by the city-state

• A group of people united by a common interest

• Sparta’s highest class

What measures did Sparta take to safeguard themselves from the threat of the helots rebelling?

• Economic growth

• Military presence

• Cultural development

• Religious practices

What did Spartans earn through their education?

• Wealth and power

• Artistic skills

• How to fight and be good citizens

• Knowledge of philosophy

This playwright created a tragedy in which Antigone faced awful choices.

• Euripides

• Aristophanes

• Sophocles

• Aeschylus

The Parthenon is a famous building on the Acropolis in Athens. It’s known for its beautiful sculptures and architectural design. What is the name of the goddess the Parthenon is dedicated to?

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Artemis

Which city became a major center of learning after Alexander's death?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Alexandria

• Corinth