Ancient Greece Quiz

Where was the ancient Greek civilization located?

• Eastern Asia

• Southern Europe

• Western Africa

• Northern Europe

Which city was the most important in ancient Greek civilization?

• Sparta

• Carthage

• Rome

• Athens

What was Athens known for?

• Military strength

• Arts and learning

• Agriculture

• Trade and commerce

What type of government was first developed in Athens?

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

What surrounded the land of ancient Greece on three sides?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What did ancient Greek writers do?

• Taught mathematics

• Wrote ideas about the world

• Created fine art

• Built structures

What did ancient Greek teachers do?

• Fought in wars

• Built ships

• Traded goods

• Taught others about their beliefs

How is the government of ancient Athens similar to the United States?

• Both are theocracies

• Both are democracies

• Both are monarchies

• Both are oligarchies

What did ancient Greek builders create?

• Weapons

• Beautiful structures

• Ships

• Roads

What did ancient Greek painters and sculptors do?

• Taught philosophy

• Invented machines

• Created fine works of art

• Wrote plays