Greece Trivia
Explore key aspects of ancient Greek civilization in this Greece Trivia quiz. Assess your knowledge on topics from the aftermath of the Trojan War to Spartan military training and societal norms, enhancing your understanding of this influential culture.
- 1.
What happened after the end of the Trojan War?
- A.
Peace Reigned Supreme
- B.
Athens Was Built
- C.
Greek Civilization Collapsed
- D.
Greece Became A Great Power
Correct Answer
C. Greek Civilization Collapsed -
- 2.
What does acropolis mean in Greek?
- A.
High City
- B.
God's House
- C.
High Ground
- D.
King's Home
Correct Answer
A. High City -
- 3.
About how many Athenians were citizens?
- A.
5-Jan
- B.
All Males Over 18
- C.
2-Jan
- D.
Everyone
Correct Answer
A. 5-Jan -
- 4.
What would be least likely to be found on an ancient Greek dinner table?
- A.
Vegetables
- B.
Meat
- C.
Cheese
- D.
Bread
Correct Answer
B. Meat -
- 5.
How long did military training last in Sparta?
- A.
5 Years
- B.
12 Years
- C.
13 Years
- D.
3Years
Correct Answer
C. 13 Years -
- 6.
How did Spartan women differ from other Greek women?
- A.
Taught To Exercise
- B.
Could Be Warriors
- C.
Able To Vote
- D.
Ruled The Males
Correct Answer
A. Taught To Exercise -
- 7.
Who was Alexander the Great's role model?
- A.
Achilles
- B.
Aristotle
- C.
Socrates
- D.
King Philip
Correct Answer
A. Achilles -
- 8.
How many scrolls were housed at the library in Alexandria?
- A.
50,000
- B.
200,000
- C.
500,000
- D.
100,000
Correct Answer
C. 500,000 -
- 9.
A carving of whose head decorated the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus?
- A.
Hera
- B.
Aphrodite
- C.
Artemis
- D.
Medusa
Correct Answer
D. Medusa -
- 10.
Who developed geometry?
- A.
Demosthenes
- B.
Euclid
- C.
Eratosthenes
- D.
Archimedes
Correct Answer
B. Euclid -
- 11.
Where did the typical Greek household obtain their water?
- A.
Public Fountains
- B.
Natural Springs
- C.
Delivered In Vases And Urns
- D.
Water Pipes
Correct Answer
A. Public Fountains -
- 12.
Who wrote "History of the Persian Wars"?
- A.
Homer
- B.
Pliny
- C.
Herodotus
- D.
Ulysses
Correct Answer
C. Herodotus -
- 13.
What type of democracy did Athenians have?
- A.
Representative
- B.
Independent
- C.
Republican
- D.
Direct
Correct Answer
D. Direct -
- 14.
What woman did Plato say helped shape his ideas?
- A.
Hera
- B.
His Mother
- C.
His Wife
- D.
Aspasia
Correct Answer
D. Aspasia -
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