Ancient Greece Geography and Society Quiz

What was the weather like in Ancient Greece during the summer?

• Cold and snowy

• Hot and dry

• Mild and rainy

• Cool and windy

Which gods did the Greeks believe in?

• Zeus and Athena

• Thor and Odin

• Ra and Osiris

• Jupiter and Mars

What did the Greeks build to honor their gods?

• Pyramids

• Temples

• Castles

• Towers

What type of stories did the Greeks tell about their gods?

• Fables

• Myths

• Legends

• Fairy tales

Why were the Olympic Games held in ancient Greece?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor Zeus

• To choose a king

• To mark the new year

What form of government did the Greeks start?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What did the Greeks build that was large and used for performances?

• Stadiums

• Theaters

• Arenas

• Concert Halls

What did the Greeks write that became famous?

• Novels

• Plays

• Poems

• Essays

In which type of government is power shared between a small group of people?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

Which type of government allows citizens to rule themselves?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy