Ancient Greece Review

What was the primary form of government in ancient Athens?

• Demoncracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

Who was the king of the Greek gods in mythology?

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Apollo

• Zeus

What was the name of the war in which the Greeks fought against the city of Troy?

• The Persian War

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Trojan War

• The Punic War

Who is traditionally credited with composing The Odyssey?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Homer

In Greek mythology, what is an oracle?

• ) A type of monster

• A sacred shrine where prophecies are given

• A famous warrior

• A type of Greek temple

What was the primary reason Greek city-states developed independently?

• Frequent invasions

• A lack of communication

• The mountainous geography of Greece

• Disagreements over religion

Which Greek god was associated with the sea and often caused storms and earthquakes?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Hermes

Which of the following was an important value in ancient Greek culture, especially for heroes in epic poetry?

• Humility

• Kleos (glory and fame)

• Obedience

• Isolation

What was the primary way ancient Greeks passed down stories like The Odyssey before they were written down?

• Stone carvings

• Written manuscripts

• Oral storytelling and poetry

• Cave paintings