Exploring Ancient Greece: From Dark Ages to Hellenistic Period

The video provides an overview of ancient Greece, covering its history from the Greek Dark Ages to the Hellenistic period. It discusses the origins of the name 'Greece', the significance of the Trojan War, and the development of key institutions like the Oracle of Delphi and the Olympic Games. The video also highlights the Classical period, known for its philosophers and city-states like Athens and Sparta. It concludes with the Hellenistic period, marked by Greek cultural influence across the Mediterranean, and the eventual Roman control of Greece.

What did the ancient Greeks call their land?

• Hellas

• Troy

• Greece

• Ellas

Who is considered the legendary progenitor of the Greek people?

• Helen of Troy

• Socrates

• Pericles

• Ellen

What period is known for having limited historical records between 1100 BCE and 800 BCE?

• Classical Period

• Hellenistic Period

• Greek Dark Ages

• Golden Age

Which famous war, chronicled by Homer, is believed to have occurred around 1200 BCE?

• Persian War

• Trojan War

• Macedonian War

• Peloponnesian War

What was the Oracle at Delphi known for?

• Hosting the Olympic Games

• Leading the Spartan army

• Prophesying for Greek leaders

• Teaching philosophy

Which period is most associated with Greek democracy and philosophers like Socrates and Plato?

• Roman Period

• Hellenistic Period

• Classical Period

• Greek Dark Ages

Which city-state was known for its militaristic society and significant slave ownership?

• Thebes

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

What was Athens famous for during its Golden Age?

• Agriculture

• Philosophy and democracy

• Military prowess

• Trade and commerce

Who began the unification of the Greek city-states in the fourth century BCE?

• Alexander the Great

• Pericles

• Philip of Macedonia

• Socrates

What period followed the death of Alexander the Great, marked by Greek cultural influence over a vast region?

• Classical Period

• Hellenistic Period

• Roman Period

• Greek Dark Ages