Ancient Greece Quiz

The city-state that is famous for creating democracy is _____________.

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The _____________ Wars were fought between Greek city-states and an empire from the east.

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The period known as the _____________ Age of Athens was a time of great creativity and learning.

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_____________ the Great built a vast empire that stretched from Greece to India.

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The ancient _____________ Games were held to honor the gods and bring city-states together.

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Which feature of Greek geography most helped city-states develop independently?

• Deserts

• Mountains and islands

• Rivers

• Forests

What was the main focus of Spartan society?

• Art and theater

• Military training and discipline

• Trade and business

• Shipbuilding

Who is considered the founder of Western philosophy and taught Plato?

• Socrates

• Homer

• Alexander the Great

• Aristotle

What was the main purpose of Greek mythology?

• To teach people how to read

• To explain natural events and teach moral lessons

• To create new laws

• To invent new sports

Which city-state developed the world’s first democracy?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Thebes