Year 6 - History - Anceint Greeks

Question 1

Why did the Olympic Games cease in A.D. 393?

Accepted Answer

The Roman emperor banned all pagan festivals.

Question 2

Which Greek city-state was known for its military?

Accepted Answer

Sparta

Question 3

True or false: The Ancient Greeks were all the same.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Why was Alexandria built on the Egyptian coast?

Accepted Answer

Good connections to all the different cultures

Question 5

What is a polis?

Accepted Answer

A city-state

Question 6

What is a significant difference between Greek and Roman cultures?

Accepted Answer

Architecture

Question 7

What did the Ancient Greeks invent?

Accepted Answer

theatre

Question 8

What was the impact of Greek philosophy?

Accepted Answer

It shaped modern thought

Question 9

What was the role of the Oracle in Delphi?

Accepted Answer

To give advice

Question 10

What is the significance of Alexander's empire?

Accepted Answer

It was the largest ever

Question 11

What does 'chronology' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Order of events

Question 12

What was the role of slavery in Ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

It was widespread

Question 13

What was a major Greek achievement?

Accepted Answer

Democracy

Question 14

What was the purpose of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

Religious ceremonies

Question 15

Who was Alexander the Great?

Accepted Answer

A military leader

Question 16

How did trade affect Greek city-states?

Accepted Answer

It fostered connections

Question 17

Who was the ruler of Ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

None, it was a collection of city-states

Question 18

Which city-state was known for its democracy?

Accepted Answer

Athens

Question 19

How did the Greeks influence the western world?

Accepted Answer

By spreading democracy

Question 20

What year did the Ancient Olympic Games begin?

Accepted Answer

776 BC

Question 21

What was the role of women in Ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

Subordinate to men

Questions 21