Ancient Greek Civiilisation

Question 1

True or False:

The civilisation of ancient Greece began in river valleys.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

True or False:

The Minoans of Crete were the first highly civilised people in Europe.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False:

The Mycenaeans settled on the island of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

True or False:

In the Greek city-states, all men and women could vote in elections.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

True or False:

Most Athenians were interested in art and learning.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or False:

Athena was the goddess for the city of Sparta.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

True or False:

The Persians defeated the Athenians at the Battle of Marathon.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

True or False:

The Athenian fleet was destroyed in the Battle of Salamis.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

True or False:

Sparta became very rich and strong after the Persian Wars. ( )

Answer 9

False

Question 10

True or False:

Alexander the Great of Macedonia defeated all Greek city-states and formed them into a federation.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

True or False:

The Athenians were the first people in the world to practise democracy.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False:

Pythagoras is best known for the ‘Archimedes’ Principle’.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

True or False:

Hippocrates is called the ‘Father of Medicine’.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or False:

Homer’s most famous poems were Iliad and Odyssey.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

True or False:

The Parthenon was the main temple for Zeus.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

True or False:

The Olympic Games were held to honour Apollo.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

True or False:

The modern Olympic Games were first held in 776 BC in Greece.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

True or False:

The Olympic Games of ancient Greece were held every year in Olympia.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

True or False:

The winners in the ancient Olympic Games were given crowns made of olive leaves.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

True or False:

Greek sculptors used stone to make fine statues of people and animals.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

True or False:

Apollo was the chief among the Greek gods.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Matching: Match the following columns together.

Greco-Roman civilisation ‧ ‧ It began on the island of Crete.
Minoan civilisation ‧ ‧ It began on the east coast of Greece.
Early civilisation in Asia ‧ ‧ It began in inland seas.
Mycenaean civilisation ‧ ‧ It began in river valleys.

Answer 22

Greco-Roman civilisation - It began in inland seas.

Minoan civilisation - It began on the island of Crete.

Early civilisation in Asia - It began in river valleys.

Mycenaean civilisation - It began on the east coast of Greece.

Question 23

Matching: Match the following columns together.

The Palace of Knossos‧ ‧It was the birthplace of the Minoan civilisation.
Crete‧ ‧It was built by the Mycenaeans.
Troy ‧ ‧It was built by the Minoans.
The Lion Gate‧ ‧It was located in Asia Minor.

Answer 23

The Palace of Knossos - It was built by the Minoans.

Crete - It was the birthplace of the Minoan civilisation.

Troy - It was located in Asia Minor.

The Lion Gate - It was built by the Mycenaeans.

Question 24

Matching: Match the following columns together.

Trojan War ‧ ‧ The Athenians defeated the Persians on land.
Battle of Marathon ‧ ‧ The Persians defeated the Spartans.
Battle of Salamis ‧ ‧ The Mycenaeans defeated the Trojans.
Battle of Thermopylae ‧ ‧ The Athenians defeated the Persians at sea.

Answer 24

Trojan War - The Mycenaeans defeated the Trojans.

Battle of Marathon - The Athenians defeated the Persians on land.

Battle of Salamis - The Athenians defeated the Persians at sea.

Battle of Thermopylae - The Persians defeated the Spartans.

Question 25

Matching: Match the following columns together. Philip II ‧ ‧ He led his army to invade India. Homer ‧ ‧ He was an ancient Greek historian. Alexander the Great ‧ ‧ He defeated all the Greek city-states. Pericles ‧ ‧ He was an ancient Greek poet. Herodotus ‧ ‧ Athens reached its golden age under his rule.

Answer 25

Philip II - He defeated all the Greek city-states. Homer - He was an ancient Greek poet. Alexander the Great - He led his army to invade India. Pericles - Athens reached its golden age under his rule. Herodotus - He was an ancient Greek historian.

Question 26

Matching: Match the following columns together. Euclid ‧ ‧ He was a student of Socrates. Socrates ‧ ‧ He was forced to kill himself by drinking poison. Plato ‧ ‧ He discovered the ‘Pythagoras’ Theorem’. Aristotle ‧ ‧ He was the teacher of Alexander the Great. Pythagoras ‧ ‧ He wrote many fables. Hippocrates ‧ ‧ He wrote the book Elements. Aesop ‧ ‧ He was called the ‘Father of Medicine’.

Answer 26

Euclid - He wrote the book Elements. Socrates - He was forced to kill himself by drinking poison. Plato - He was a student of Socrates. Aristotle - He was the teacher of Alexander the Great. Pythagoras - He discovered the ‘Pythagoras’ Theorem’. Hippocrates - He was called the ‘Father of Medicine’. Aesop - He wrote many fables.

Question 27

Matching: Match the following columns together. ``` Apollo ‧ ‧ He was the god of war. Zeus ‧ ‧ He was the god of the sun. Poseidon ‧ ‧ He was the chief god. Athena ‧ ‧ She was the goddess of wisdom. Ares ‧ ‧ He was the god of the seas. ```

Answer 27

Apollo - He was the god of the sun. Zeus - He was the chief god. Poseidon - He was the god of the seas. Athena - She was the goddess of wisdom. Ares - He was the god of war.

Question 28

Matching: Match the following columns together. Parthenon ‧ ‧ It was related to Zeus. Iliad ‧ ‧ It was related to the Trojan War. Olympic Games ‧ ‧ It was a symbol of peace. Olive leaves ‧ ‧ It was related to Athena. Marathon race ‧ ‧ It originated from the Persian Wars.

Answer 28

Parthenon - It was related to Athena. Iliad - It was related to the Trojan War. Olympic Games - It was related to Zeus. Olive leaves - It was a symbol of peace. Marathon Race - It originated from the Persian Wars.

Question 29

The civilisation of ancient Greece began on the islands and shores of the ______. A. Black Sea B. Red Sea C. Aegean Sea D. Dead Sea

Answer 29

C

Question 30

Which of the following is not related to the civilisation in the Aegean Sea? A. Mycenae B. Circus Maximus C. Knossos D. Lion Gate

Answer 30

B

Question 31

Who were the first highly civilised people in Europe? A. The Mycenaeans B. The Trojans C. The Sumerians D. The Minoans

Answer 31

D

Question 32

Where did the Minoans live? A. Crete B. Macedonia C. Mycenae D. Asia Minor

Answer 32

A

Question 33

``` Which of the following poems are about the Trojan War? (1) Beowulf (2) Odyssey (3) The Divine Comedy (4) Iliad A. (1), (3) B. (1), (4) C. (2), (3) D. (2), (4) ```

Answer 33

D

Question 34

``` Which of the following were city-states in Greece? (1) Olympia (2) Troy (3) Athens (4) Carthage A. (1), (2) B. (1), (3) C. (2), (4) D. (3), (4) ```

Answer 34

B

Question 35

``` Which of the following descriptions about the Greek city-states is incorrect? A. Citizens could vote in elections. B. Men and women had equal rights. C. Only citizens could own land. D. Slaves could not vote in elections. ```

Answer 35

B

Question 36

``` Which of the following descriptions about the Spartans is incorrect? A. Citizens did not farm. B. They lived in the south of Greece. C. Their soldiers were well-trained. D. They loved learning. ```

Answer 36

D

Question 37

``` Which of the following descriptions about the Athenians is correct? A. They were good at trading. B. They had no army. C. They did not love learning. D. They were ruled by a king. ```

Answer 37

A

Question 38

In the _____________, the Spartan king and his soldiers fought against the Persians. A. Battle of Arbela B. Battle of Salamis C. Battle of Marathon D. Battle of Thermopylae

Answer 38

D

Question 39

Which of the following was the most famous ruler of Athens? A. Alexander the Great B. Zeus C. Pericles D. Socrates

Answer 39

C

Question 40

Who was the teacher of Alexander the Great? A. Aristotle B. Socrates C. Pericles D. Plato

Answer 40

A

Question 41

Philip II was the _________ of Alexander the Great. A. son B. uncle C. brother D. father

Answer 41

D

Question 42

How old was Alexander when he became king of Macedonia? A. Ten B. Twenty C. Thirty D. Forty

Answer 42

B

Question 43

Where did Alexander die? A. Arbela B. Granicus C. Issus D. Babylon

Answer 43

D

Question 44

Alexander built up a large empire that covered ____________. A. Europe, Asia and America B. Europe, Asia and Africa C. Asia, America and Africa D. Europe, Africa and America

Answer 44

B

Question 45

To the ancient Greeks, who was the chief god? A. Poseidon B. Apollo C. Ares D. Zeus

Answer 45

D

Question 46

How many letters did the Greek alphabet have? A. 24 B. 25 C. 26 D. 27

Answer 46

A

Question 47

Iliad and Odyssey were written by ____________. A. Plato B. Herodotus C. Homer D. Socrates

Answer 47

C

Question 48

Temple Parthenon was built for ___________. A. Athena B. Apollo C. Zeus D. Poseidon

Answer 48

A

Question 49

The ancient Olympic Games were held every ____________ years. A. two B. three C. four D. five

Answer 49

C

Question 50

The Olympic Games were held to honour ____________. A. Zeus B. Poseidon C. Apollo D. Athena

Answer 50

A

Question 51

The prize for the winners in ancient Olympic Games was a crown made of ___________. A. golden leaves B. olive leaves C. silver leaves D. copper leaves

Answer 51

B