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The Ancient Greek Civilization Domain

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Was Alexander the Great taking over parts of India a conquest?

a)

Yes

b)

No

2.

If the student gave his parents a letter from his teacher, does that mean he was a messenger?

a)

Yes

b)

No

3.

Was Alexander the Great a famous invader of the Persian Empire?

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

If someone lives a Spartan life, does that mean they live a comfortable and luxurious life?

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

Is democracy a way of ruling that gives all of the power to the king?

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

Is silk a contribution of the ancient Greek civilization?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

Is a marathon a contribution from ancient Greece?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Is a philosopher a person who studies life, knowledge, and truth?

a)

Yes

b)

No

9.

Is the Parthenon an example of ancient Greek architecture?

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

Is a city-state a large country with many towns and cities all under one government?

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.

Is the word channel used correctly? Is a channel a large strip of land between two bodies of water?

a)

Yes

b)

No

12.

Is the word independently used correctly? If you do something independently, does that mean you do it without help?

a)

Yes

b)

No

13.

Is the word marvelous used correctly? If a performance is excellent, or wonderful, could you also call it marvelous?

a)

Yes

b)

No

14.

Is the word prefer used correctly? If you prefer something, does that mean you don't like it all?

a)

Yes

b)

No

15.

Is the word tame used correctly? If you train a horse to obey you, does that mean you tame the horse?

a)

Yes

b)

No

16.

In ancient Greek religion, I am the king of all the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus.

a)

Athena

b)

Zeus

c)

Apollo

17.

According to a Greek legend, the Greek city-state of Athens was named after me after I offered the Athenians the gift of the olive tree.

a)

Zeus

b)

Hermes

c)

Athena

18.

I received my name because I conquered so many areas during my lifetime.

a)

Aristotle

b)

Alexander the Great

c)

Plato

19.

This is a place where a runner ran many miles during a famous battle. Now there is a race named after it.

a)

Marathon

b)

Athens

c)

Thermopylae

20.

Did the ancient Greeks believe that Mount Olympus was the home of the most powerful gods and goddesses?

a)

Yes

b)

No

21.

Were the Olympic Games a bunch of contests that ancient Greek philosophers like Plato competed in?

a)

Yes

b)

No

22.

Were Sparta and Athens city-states in ancient Greece?

a)

Yes

b)

No

23.

Was democracy one of Sparta’s contributions to us today?

a)

Yes

b)

No

24.

Did Alexander the Great succeed in conquering many lands?

a)

Yes

b)

No

25.

Are the Olympic games today exactly the same as the Olympic games held in ancient Greece?

a)

Yes

b)

No

26.

Did the Persians win the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae?

a)

Yes

b)

No

27.

Did the famous and wise philosopher Socrates believe in buying lots of stuff and being alone?

a)

Yes

b)

No

28.

Did Alexander the Great work very hard to become strong and powerful?

a)

Yes

b)

No