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Ancient Greeks

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Approximately, how long ago was the Greek Civilization?

a)

1500

b)

500

c)

2500

d)

3500

2.

Can you write the names of any Ancient Greek city states (Polis)?

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3.

Alexander the Great is most renowned for which of these facts?

a)

He became King during the Ancient Greek Civilisation

b)

I'm not sure

c)

He had control of the largest empire in the ancient world

d)

He fought in many battles

4.

One of the most important events during the Ancient Greek Civilization was called the _____________ war.

a)

Troy

b)

Sparta

c)

I need a recap

d)

Trojan

5.

The Trojan war was started because...

a)

A Trojan Prince kidnapped the King of Sparta's wife, Queen Helen

b)

A Spartan Prince abducted the King of Troy's wife, Queen Helen

c)

The Ancient Greek's stole the Trojan horse from the people of Troy

d)

I need more learning to understand

6.

What ended the Trojan war?

a)

The people of Troy surrendered and returned Queen Helen

b)

The Greeks left behind a large wooden horse and pretended to sail for home

c)

A large horse scared away the opposition

d)

I don't know yet

7.

What was Sparta renowned for?

a)

Being home to the Olympic games

b)

Being the world's first democracy

c)

Its two kings, powerful army and battles against Athens

d)

I am looking forward to learning this

8.

Which city-states were the most significant and powerful?

a)

Delphi

b)

Olympia

c)

Athens

d)

Sparta

9.

Why was Athens so important in Ancient Greece?

a)

It was the world's first democracy

b)

It started the Olympic games

c)

Home to a man-eating bull, The Minotaur

d)

For having two kings

10.

When and where were the first Olympic games held?

a)

Athens, 776 BCE

b)

Athens, 779 BCE

c)

Olympia, 779 BCE

d)

Olympia, 776 BCE

11.

Why did the Olympic games begin?

a)

To honour the Greek God, Aphrodite

b)

To honour the Greek God, Zeus

c)

To honour the Greek God, Hercules

d)

To honour the Greek God, Hephaestus

12.

Name as many Greek Gods and Goddesses as you can:

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