Ancient Greece Quiz

Which philosopher founded the Academy in Athens?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Alexander

Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• Aristotle

• Homer

• Plato

• Socrates

What significant impact did the Persian Wars have on Greek city-states?

• It made them permanent enemies

• It destroyed their naval forces

• It helped unite them and form a Greek identity

• It made them surrender to Persia

What was the Delian League?

• A Persian military organization

• A Spartan trading alliance

• An alliance led by Athens to protect against Persia

• A peace treaty between Athens and Persia

In Sparta's government system, which group held the most power?

• The general assembly

• The helots

• The Council of Elders

• The merchants

Which characteristic describes Athens' government?

• Citizens had little say in decisions

• Only military leaders could participate

• The assembly had considerable power

• Decisions were made by kings only

Who was Alexander the Great's famous tutor?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Thucydides

What lasting impact did Alexander's conquests have on the ancient world?

• The spread of Persian culture

• The spread of Hellenistic culture

• The end of Greek civilization

• The rise of Roman power

How did Sparta's government differ from Athens?

• It was a direct democracy

• It was ruled by elected officials

• It was an oligarchy

• It was controlled by merchants

What was the primary cause of the Persian Wars?

• Religious differences between Greeks and Persians

• Greek colonies in Anatolia rebelling against Persian rule

• Sparta's refusal to help Athens

• Competition for Mediterranean trade routes