Quiz on Ancient Greek City-States

What is a city-state?

• A large country

• A small village

• An independent city and its surrounding territory

• A type of government

Who were the two most important city-states in ancient Greece?

• Rome and Carthage

• Athens and Sparta

• Babylon and Nineveh

• Thebes and Corinth

What structures were built to help Greek cities defend themselves?

• Skyscrapers

• Fortified walls

• Bridges

• Aqueducts

Which of the following is an important public place in Greek city-states?

• The Agora

• The Colosseum

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Great Wall

Which city-state was known for its focus on arts and philosophy?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Troy

• Mycenae

Which city-state had a dual kingship system?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Thebes

Which city-state was known for its naval power?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Delphi

• Olympia

Which city-state is most credited with developing the idea of democracy?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Thebes

What topics were appreciated in Spartan poetry?

• Love and romance

• Nature and beauty

• War and hate

• Peace and harmony

Who did the Spartan government believe that a boy belonged to as soon as he was born?

• His family

• The state

• The gods

• His community