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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 .
Which Roman Emperor famously fiddled while Rome burned?
Caligula
Nero
Claudius
Vespasian
Emperor Nero is infamously associated with the phrase 'fiddled while Rome burned', representing indifference during a crisis.
2 .
What river was Rome built beside?
The Danube
The Seine
The Nile
The Tiber
Rome was founded by the banks of the Tiber river in Italy.
3 .
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.
4 .
What type of government was established in Athens around 500 BC?
Monarchy
Feudal System
Democracy
Oligarchy
Around 500 BC, Athens established a system of 'democracy' where citizens could vote on laws and public policies.
5 .
Who were Romulus and Remus?
Two famous gladiators
Twin brothers who founded Rome
The richest men in Rome
Roman Emperors
According to lore, Romulus and Remus were twin brothers who founded Rome. Romulus eventually became the city's first king.
6 .
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Julius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Nero
Augustus Caesar was the first Roman Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He was Julius Caesar's adopted son.
7 .
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.
8 .
Which of the following was NOT a city-state in Ancient Greece?
Sparta
Troy
Athens
Corinth
Troy is a famous location from Ancient Greek mythology, but it wasn't a Greek city-state.
9 .
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.
10 .
What were thermae?
Roman roads
Roman forts
Roman forums
Roman bathhouses
Thermae were large scale public bathhouses in Rome, a central part of daily life.
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