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WorksheetsThe Ancient Greeks
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which date would be the earliest on a timeline?
2000CE
1000CE
2000BCE
1000BCE
Which continent was Ancient Greece in?
Europe
Africa
North America
Antarctica
Why did Ancient Greece have the Olympics?
Because they loved sport.
So they could win medals.
To train their soldiers for war.
So they didn't get bored.
How often are the Modern Olympics held?
Every year
Every 4 years
Every 10 years
EVery 100 years
Which city state let the women take part in sports?
Athens
Sparta
Which city state had a navy?
Athens
Sparta
How were children expected to behave in Sparta?
Be polite, helpful and kind
Study, sing and learn to paint
Cheat, lie, steal and win
Be very lazy
How many labours did Heracles complete?
5
10
12
13
What happened if you looked directly at Medusa?
Burst into flame
Disappeared
Become a snake
Turn to stone
Who sent Heracles on 12 labours?
Theseus
Perseus
King Eurytheus
Iolus
What is this building called?
The White House
The Parthenon
The Eiffel Tower
The Grand Mosque
Which of these was NOT a sport in the Ancient Olympics?
running
boxing
long jump
cycling
Which of these were the Ancient Greeks really good at?
(more than 1 right answer)
Medicine
Maths
Cooking
Writing
What were the pots made from?
Plastic
Clay
Metal
Wood
Which city state had good artists and writers?
Athens
Sparta
What is a hoplite?
A house
A weapon
A food
A soldier
When did the Ancient Greeks live?
1200BCE to 300CE
200BCE to 100CE
1939 - 1945
1827 - 1901
Which creature is the minotaur?
What was the prize at the Ancient Olympics?
A medal
A trophy
A crown of leaves
(a wreath)
Money
Which is the best house?
Fenwick
Ryle
Chichester
Hampden
