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Practice - Prehistory and Ancient Civilisations - 06

Hello, young historians! Are you ready to voyage back in time to the world of the Ancient Greeks? They were known for their powerful gods, magnificent architecture, and remarkable thinkers. Let's see how much you've learned about this fascinating civilisation. Grab your thinking hats, and let's begin this adventure!
1 .
What is the Parthenon?
A Greek theatre
An ancient market
A temple
A public meeting space
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena.
2 .
What was the culture of Sparta?
Democratic
Agricultural
Military
Scientific
Sparta was known for being a military society ruled by two kings and an oligarchy, or small group of people having control.
3 .
Who is considered the 'Father of History' in the Greek tradition?
Hercules
Herodotus
Homer
Hermes
Herodotus, a Greek historian from the 5th Century BC, is often called the 'Father of History'.
4 .
What was the highest mountain in Ancient Greece, believed to be the home of the gods?
Mount Etna
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Olympus
Mount Elbrus
Mount Olympus was considered the home of the gods in Ancient Greek mythology.
5 .
What are the three types of columns used variably in Greek architecture?
Norman, Gothic, and Roman
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian
Byzantine, Romanesque, and Mediaeval
Classic, Baroque, and Romantic
The three orders of classical Greek architecture are the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.
6 .
What is the large Roman amphitheatre in Rome known as?
The Colosseum
The Pantheon
The Villa
The Basilica
The Colosseum is a famous example of a Roman amphitheatre where gladiatorial contests, dramas and more took place.
7 .
What famous wall did the Romans build in Britain?
Great Wall of China
Wonderwall
Hadrian's Wall
Wall of Constantinople
Hadrian's Wall, named after Emperor Hadrian, marked the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain.
8 .
Who was the king of the gods in Greek mythology?
Poseidon
Hermes
Apollo
Zeus
In Greek mythology, Zeus is the sky and thunder god who served as king of the gods on Mount Olympus.
9 .
Who was known as the 'blind poet' who composed the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
Sappho
Euripides
Aristophanes
Homer, although believed to be blind, authored the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are central works of ancient Greek literature.
10 .
From what war does the myth of the 'Trojan Horse' originate?
The Peloponnesian War
The Trojan War
The Persian War
The Punic War
The 'Trojan Horse' is a story from the Trojan War about subterfuge that the Greeks used to enter the independent city of Troy and win the war.
Author:  Graeme Haw

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