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What was the city-state of Sparta known for?
It's fierce soldiers dedicated to military life
It was the world's first democratic city
It's temple to the goddess Athena
It's world famous parties
2
Which of these was
not
and ancient Greek warfare technology or strategy?
catapults
ramming
phalanx
tortoiseshell formation
3
What were the ancient Olympic athletes competing for?
a gold cup
medals
prize drachma
an olive leaf wreath
4
Where did the Greek gods live?
in an olive grove
on Mount Olympus
in Olympia
in heaven
5
What is a democracy?
A government elected and run by the people
A government run by military forces
A government run by an unjust, unelected ruler
A government run by a king
6
Greek theatre began as a festival honouring which Greek god?
Dionysus
Aphrodite
Apollo
Hades
7
How did Ancient Greek traders most likely travel from city-state to city-state?
walking
driving cars
sailing
riding camels
8
Citizens formed the largest part of the city states' population.
True
False
9
Which of these was NOT found in Ancient Greece?
Ampitheatres
the Agora
the Acropolis
Anesti
10
What is another term used for a god or godess?
deity
oracle
priest or priestess
seer
11
Who was the Greek god of the sea?
Hades
Poseidon
Neptune
Titanic
12
What was the capital city of Ancient Greece?
Athens
Sparta
Troy
Delphi
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What was an acropolis?
a Greek restaurant
a market place
a peninsula
the highest piece of land where important temples were built
14
Who was Hera?
the wife of Zeus
all of the above
the sister of Zeus
the goddess of women, marriage, childbirth and family
15
Ancient Greek women were allowed to .....
give birth to healthy children
attend the Olympic games as spectators
vote
all of the above
16
Who was the Ancient Greek king of the gods?
Hercules
Poseidon
Zeus
Apollo
17
What is the best way to describe the climate of Ancient Greece?
polar
moderate
tropical
desert
18
What body of water was surrounded by Greek territory?
Red Sea
Black Sea
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
19
Which sporting competition was created by the Ancient Greeks?
The Grand Slam
The Olympic Games
The World Cup
The European Championship
20
In which continent is Greece?
Oceania
Africa
Europe
Asia
21
Who wrote 'The Odyssey'?
Zeus
Socrates
Homer
Odysseus
22
What geographical feature of Ancient Greece led to the development of independent city-states?
mountains
forests
rivers
lakes
23
What type of Greek play usually told the story of a hero who would meet his doom because of hubris?
Tragedy
Comedy
Satyr
24
Which of these events was not included in the ancient Olympic games?
high jump
running
boxing
spear throwing
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Who was the Ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty?
Hera
Artemis
Aphrodite
Athena
