WorksheetsAncient Greece
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which statement correctly describes a boys life in Athens and Sparta.
Athenians went to school; Spartans served in the military
Athenians studies combat; Spartans played sports
Athenian boys lived in barracks; Spartans lived at home
Athenian boys became citizens at 30; Spartans never became citizens.
Which type of government allows the citizens to vote for laws?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Greeks used mythology
as a way to explain the practices and beliefs of their people
for fun
to use in plays and performances
as a ritual
Which would be an example of Greek architecture?
Who is the Greek god of the seas?
Zeus
Hades
Poseidon
Hermes
Which Greek god/goddess were twins?
Aphrodite and Athena
Apollo and Artemis
Ares and Athena
Zeus and Hades
Greece is made up of hundreds of islands
True
False
Which continent is Greece part of?
Africa
North America
Europe
Asia
What were Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates known for?
Theatre
Philosophy
Mathematics
Architecture
What modern-day sporting event began with the Ancient Greeks in 776 BC?
World Cup
Commonwealth Games
Rugby Sevens
Olympic Games
Why are olives such an important crop?
Olive trees grew easily in the climate and soil conditions.
Olive trees provided little trading options
Olive trees grew poorly in the Mediterranean climate.
The word "philosophy" comes from the Greek word meaning . . .
lunch
love of wisdom
Sparta
Zeus
What was the domain of Zeus?
King of the gods
god of love
god of war
god of the sea
(It housed a fort and a temple to the city-state's local god or goddess)
For instance, women COULD NOT participate in political activities or own property, and they were always under the care of a male family member.
Most Athenian households had at least one enslaved person.
