Ancient Greek City-States

What was a city-state in ancient Greece also called?

• Metropolis

• Polis

• Acropolis

• Agora

What is a city-state?

• A large empire

• A small village

• An independent city with its own government and economic system

• A type of building

What was the purpose of the Agora in a Greek city-state?

• A place for worship

• A public meeting place for discussing government and philosophy

• A military training ground

• A tomb for members of the royal family

What was located at the top of the Acropolis in a Greek city-state?

• A marketplace

• A temple for the local god

• the homes of citizens

• A school

What does it mean that the Ancient Greeks were polytheistic?

• They worshipped one god.

• They worshipped multiple gods and goddesses.

• They did not believe in any gods.

• They worshipped animals.

Who was considered the head god in Ancient Greek mythology?

• Hermes

• Athena

• Zeus

• Hera

Which Greek god was known as the messenger of the gods and guide to the underworld?

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Athena

• Hera

Where did the Greeks believe some of their gods and goddesses lived?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Kilimanjaro

What role did an oracle play in Ancient Greek religion?

• A warrior in battles

• A priest or priestess who communicated messages from the gods

• A builder of temples

• A teacher of philosophy

Who is the Greek god of war?

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Ares

• Hades