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Ancient Greece

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a peninsula?

a)

a body of water

b)

a piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides

c)

a river that flows through land

d)

an area of land that has water on 3 sides

2.

The Ancient Greeks were polytheistic. What does this mean?

a)

They believed in many gods and goddesses

b)

They believed in one god

c)

They didn't believe in anyone

3.

Athens was known for:

a)

Their harsh warriors

b)

Invention of the plow

c)

Invention of paper

d)

Their beautiful architecture and buildings

4.

The Parthenon was a temple to honor:

a)

Zeus

b)

Poseidon

c)

Athena

d)

Hera

5.

The greeks were excellent ship builders, true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What age did boys begin their military training in Sparta?

a)

10 years old

b)

13 years old

c)

9 years old

d)

7 years old

7.

What were olives used for?

a)

Oil for lamps

b)

Oil for cooking

c)

As a moinsturizer

d)

All of these

8.

Democracy means:

a)

Rule by the people

b)

Rule by the greeks

c)

Rule by the women

9.

What is a trireme?

a)

A house

b)

A Greek warship

c)

A sailboat

d)

A plant

10.

What is Sparta known for?

a)

Their harsh warriors

b)

Music and art

c)

Their learning

d)

Having a democracy