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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.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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'.
10.
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.
Author:  Graeme Haw

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