USUS UKUKIndiaIndia

Every Question Helps You Learn

Join Us
Streak
Leading Streak Today
Your Streak Today
Streak
Leading Streak Today
Your Streak Today
Ancient Greece
The landscape was mountainous in Greece.

Ancient Greece

This History quiz is called 'Ancient Greece' and it has been written by teachers to help you if you are studying the subject at middle school. Playing educational quizzes is a fabulous way to learn if you are in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade - aged 11 to 14.

It costs only $12.50 per month to play this quiz and over 3,500 others that help you with your school work. You can subscribe on the page at Join Us

Ancient Greece covers the Archaic Period before the beginning of democracy in Athens, the Classical period which flourished during the 5th to 4th centuries BC and the Hellenistic Period between Alexander the Great and the Roman conquest. Classical Greek culture had a powerful influence on the Roman Empire and consequently on much of Europe. It brought us philosophy, mathematics and theater in addition to the myths and stories known and loved by many. For this reason Ancient Greece is often called 'the birthplace of Western civilization'.

1.
Who conquered the Greeks in 168 BCE?
Romans
Persians
British
Egyptians
The Romans adopted much of the culture of the Ancient Greeks
2.
What were the people of Ancient Greece called?
Aztecs
Romans
Greeks
Persians
The Greeks themselves called their land Hellas and themselves Hellenes
3.
In which year did the Greek Classical Period begin?
3,000 BCE
480 BCE
480 CE
2,000 CE
The Classical Period of Ancient Greece is said to have begun with the defeat of the invading Persian army
4.
At which battle were the Persians defeated?
Olympia
Marathon
Sparta
Troy
Legend has it that the Greek messenger Pheidippides ran to Athens with news of the victory and so ran the very first 'marathon'
5.
What was the name of the people who lived in Crete around 3,000 BCE?
Persians
Maya
Minoans
Mycenaeans
The Minoans took their name from the mythical King Minos who was said to have built a labyrinth to house the Minotaur
6.
What was the climate like in Greece?
Cold and wet
Warm and dry
Tropical
Very cold
Crops do not grow very well in Greece except olives
7.
What was the landscape like in Greece?
Desert
Tropical rain forest
Tundra
Mountainous
The mountains made it difficult to travel over Greece
8.
Which of these was NOT a Greek city state?
Athens
Sparta
Rome
Corinth
Rome was in modern day Italy
9.
Who was the Greek leader that ruled all of Greece and conquered other lands?
Alfred the Great
Aristotle
Augustus
Alexander the Great
The Egyptian city of Alexandria is named after him
10.
The city states joined together to fight which invaders?
Celts
Aztecs
Egyptians
Persians
The Persians were beaten at the Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Salamis and the Battle of Plataea
Author:  Amanda Swift

© Copyright 2016-2024 - Education Quizzes
Work Innovate Ltd - Design | Development | Marketing

We use cookies to make your experience of our website better.

To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent - I agree - No thanks - Find out more