Ancient Greece Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of 'Democracy'?

• A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

• A military formation of foot soldiers armed with spears and shields

• A joining together for some common purpose

• A government ruled by a few powerful people

Who was Alexander the Great?

• A general of Alexander the Great and king of Macedonia

• King of Macedonia who conquered Greece, Egypt, and Persia

• A type of culture typically referred to after the conquests of Alexander the Great

• A Greco-Roman writer famous as a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet

What is 'mythology'?

• A body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works

• Very long narrative detailing the adventures of a single heroic figure

• A network of roads along which traders traveled

• An athletic competition held every four years in honor of Zeus

What is the significance of Mount Olympus in ancient Greek culture?

• It was the capital of the Hellenistic kingdom of Ptolemy

• It was a center for leading scientific and literary figures

• It was a military formation of foot soldiers armed with spears and shields

• It is the highest mountain in Greece, where the ancient Greeks believed many of their gods and goddesses lived

What is 'Hellenistic' culture?

• A joining together for some common purpose

• A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens

• A type of culture typically referred to after the conquests of Alexander the Great

• A government ruled by a few powerful people

What is an oligarchy?

• A government run by a single leader.
• A government controlled by a small group of people.
• A system where all citizens vote on every issue.
• A type of democracy with multiple parties.

What is a phalanx?

• A phalanx is a type of ancient weapon.
• A phalanx refers to a group of archers in battle.
• A phalanx is a military formation of soldiers standing in close ranks.
• A phalanx is a naval formation used in sea battles.

What is a trade route?

• A trade route is a type of currency used in transactions.
• A trade route is a path used for the exchange of goods and services between regions.
• A trade route is a legal document for trade agreements.
• A trade route is a method of communication between countries.

What is epic literature?

• Epic literature is a genre of narrative poetry that tells the stories of heroic figures and their adventures.
• Epic literature is a collection of essays on philosophy.
• Epic literature is a form of drama performed in theaters.
• Epic literature is a type of short story focused on everyday life.

What is Mount Olympus?

• The highest mountain in Greece and the mythological home of the Greek gods.
• A famous volcano in Italy.
• The tallest building in Athens.
• A historical site for ancient battles.