Grade 10 Greek History Quiz

Who was the king of the gods in ancient Greek religion?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Ares

What famous building was constructed during the Age of Pericles?

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

• The Great Pyramid

• The Acropolis

Who ran from Marathon to Athens to announce victory?

• Pericles

• Pheidippides

• Leonidas

• Homer

What was the main focus of Spartan society?

• Trade

• Art

• Military

• Philosophy

Which philosopher developed the Socratic Method?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Pythagoras

Which battle was a major Greek victory during the Persian Wars?

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Granicus

• Battle of Gaugamela

Who was the leader of Athens during its Golden Age?

• Socrates

• Pericles

• Alexander the Great

• Leonidas

What was the main material for Greek statues?

• Wood

• Bronze

• Marble

• Clay

Which philosopher founded the Academy in Athens?

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Pythagoras

Which battle ended the Persian invasion of Greece?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Plataea