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Ancient Greeks

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was Zeus the God of?

a)

Rain

b)

Earth

c)

Sky

d)

Everything

2.

Who did Theseus fight in the labyrinth?

a)

Ariadne

b)

Minotaur

c)

King Minos

d)

No one

3.

Why did the Greeks create myths?

a)

Because they were bored

b)

The Greek's didn't create them

c)

To explain why things in the world happen e.g. Storms

d)

Because they couldn't read or write

4.

Where was the first Olympics held?

a)

Athens

b)

Crete

c)

Sicily

d)

King Minos' Island

5.

What type of pottery are the Greeks associated with?

a)

Bowls

b)

Cups

c)

Beaker

d)

Vases

6.

In the story, what was the name of the gift given to the city of Troy so that the Greek soldiers could enter the city unseen?

a)

Trojan Horse

b)

Trojan Donkey

c)

Trojan Mule

d)

Trojan Elephant

7.

During Ancient Greek theatre, who played female parts in their plays?

a)

Women

b)

Children

c)

Men

d)

Animals

8.

Who was the King of all the Ancient Greek gods?

a)

Zeus

b)

Poseidon

c)

Hades

d)

Ares

9.

Who might the people of Greece have prayed to, to ensure successful trade?

a)

Apollo

b)

Hades

c)

Hermes

d)

Dionysus

10.

Which mythical Greek beast lived in a maze and was half man, half bull?

a)

Cyclops

b)

Minotaur

c)

Pegasus

d)

Hydra