Ancient Greece Vocabulary Quiz

What is a 'polis' in ancient Greece?

• A type of government
• A city-state
• A famous philosopher
• A military leader

Which city-state is known for its democracy?

• Sparta
• Athens
• Corinth
• Thebes

What is a peninsula?

• An insulated pen
• A mountain in Italy
• A landmass surrounded by water on three sides
• A island

What form of government is ruled by a small group of people?

• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Tyranny

Which city-state was known for its military strength?

• Athens
• Sparta
• Corinth
• Argos

What does legacy mean?

• A military formation
• something left behind that benefits others
• A philosophy
• None of the above

What is a 'tyrant' in the context of ancient Greece?

• A kind ruler
• A military leader
• A cruel ruler who takes power by force
• A philosopher

What is the Socratic method??

• A way to play the piano
• A way to learn by questioning
• A way to do math
• A type of writing

What does 'democracy' mean?

• Rule by one
• Rule by the people
• Rule by the wealthy
• Rule by the military

What is the Peloponnesus?

• A famous battle
• A peninsula in Greece
• A type of government
• A philosopher