Ancient Greek History Quiz

What geographical feature was most influential in the development of Greek city-states?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rainforests

• Plains

Which civilization is considered the starting point of Greek history?

• Athenian

• Mycenaean

• Spartan

• Minoan

What was the primary cause of the Greek Dark Age?

• Natural disasters

• Technological advancements

• Invasions and migrations

• Economic prosperity

Which city-state is known for developing the first form of democracy?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Thebes

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

• Theban victory

• Athenian victory

• Persian victory

• Spartan victory

What was the main reason for the Peloponnesian War?

• Athenian expansion

• Roman influence

• Macedonian aggression

• Persian invasion

Who was the father of Alexander the Great?

• Darius III

• Pericles

• Leonidas

• Philip II

Which empire did Alexander the Great conquer?

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What marked the end of Greek independence?

• The rise of Sparta

• The Roman conquest

• The Persian Wars

• The Peloponnesian War

Which ruler was defeated by the Roman Emperor Augustus, marking the end of Greek independence?

• Philip II

• Darius III

• Alexander the Great

• Cleopatra VII