Ancient Greece Unknown Facts Quiz! Trivia
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Do you think you know any unknown facts about Ancient Greece? This quiz can be of assistance. There were hundreds of city-states in Ancient Greece, and by the 6th century BC, some cities became much more important than the others. The main four include Corinth, Thebes, Sparta, and Athens. The towns were thriving and exemplified the true nature of Ancient Greece. If you are prompted to learn more about Ancient Greece, this quiz will help.
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Who is the poet that wrote about the Trojan War?
- A.
Troy
- B.
Homer
- C.
Pericles
- D.
Socrates
- E.
None of the above
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B. HomerExplanation
Homer is the Greek poet who was credited with composing the epics the Iliad and the OdysseyRate this question:
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What group of Athenians benefited most from democracy?
- A.
Men who were citizens of Athens benefited most.
- B.
Women of Athens benefited most.
- C.
Men and Women who were citizens of Athens benefited most.
- D.
All men of Athens benefited most.
- E.
None of the above
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A. Men who were citizens of Athens benefited most.Explanation
Only citizens could benefit from a democracy.Rate this question:
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A person who uses the power of the mind to understand natural events is a _____________
- A.
Astronomer
- B.
Artisan
- C.
Olympian
- D.
Philosopher
- E.
None of the above
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D. PhilosopherExplanation
a philosopher is someone who uses reason to understand the world. in ancient Greece philosophers used reason to explain natural events.Rate this question:
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What is a serious story that usually ends in disaster for the main character?
- A.
Tribute
- B.
Tragedy
- C.
Plague
- D.
Epic
- E.
None of the above
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B. TragedyExplanation
tragedy a type of serious drama that ends in disaster for the main character.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is important about Marathon?
- A.
They are held in all cities.
- B.
Those who live there are known for their great bread.
- C.
Aristole founded it.
- D.
It is the site of a famous battle in which the Greeks defeated the Persians.
- E.
None of the above
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D. It is the site of a famous battle in which the Greeks defeated the Persians.Explanation
Marathon a city in the Attic Peninsula where the Greeks defeated the Persians in 490 B.C.Rate this question:
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Why were there so many city-states in ancient Greece?
- A.
Because they did not have a common language.
- B.
Because they did not worship the same gods.
- C.
Because they were to busy farming to unite.
- D.
Because they were separated by geographic barriers.
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Because they were separated by geographic barriers.Explanation
The correct answer is because they were separated by geographic barriers. In ancient Greece, the mountainous terrain and numerous islands created natural barriers between different regions, leading to the development of independent city-states. These geographic barriers made communication and transportation difficult, making it challenging for the city-states to unite into a larger political entity. As a result, each city-state developed its own government, laws, and culture, leading to the existence of many independent city-states in ancient Greece.Rate this question:
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What portion of the population of Athens were citizens?
- A.
All were citizens except for slaves.
- B.
Half the people were citizens.
- C.
One in five were citizens.
- D.
One in twenty were citizens.
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C. One in five were citizens.Explanation
One in five were citizens because the statement "All were citizens except for slaves" implies that the entire population of Athens consisted of citizens and slaves. Since slaves were not considered citizens, it can be inferred that the remaining portion of the population, which is one in five, were citizens.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Serious Greek plays were known as:
- A.
Epics
- B.
Comedies
- C.
Operas
- D.
Tragedies
- E.
None of the above
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A. EpicsExplanation
Serious Greek plays were known as epics because epics were long narrative poems that often depicted heroic deeds and were typically performed in a dramatic fashion. Greek tragedies, on the other hand, were a specific type of serious play that focused on the downfall of a noble character due to a tragic flaw. Therefore, the term "epics" accurately describes serious Greek plays.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The main source of wealth in Athens was
- A.
Trade and silver
- B.
Art and architecture
- C.
Agriculture
- D.
Looting other city-states
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Trade and silverExplanation
The main source of wealth in Athens was trade and silver. This is because Athens was a major trading hub in ancient Greece, with a strong maritime economy. The city's location allowed it to engage in extensive trade with other city-states and regions, which brought in substantial wealth. Additionally, Athens had rich silver mines in the nearby region of Laurion, which further contributed to its economic prosperity. The combination of trade and silver mining made Athens a wealthy city-state during this time period.Rate this question:
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Women in ancient Athens.
- A.
Could vote
- B.
Ran the home and the family
- C.
Could own property
- D.
Spent most of their time outdoors
- E.
None of the above
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B. Ran the home and the familyExplanation
In ancient Athens, women were primarily responsible for running the home and taking care of the family. This included tasks such as managing the household, raising children, and overseeing domestic affairs. While men held most of the power and decision-making authority in the public sphere, women played a crucial role in maintaining the stability and well-being of the household. They did not have the right to vote, but they could own property under certain circumstances. Spending most of their time outdoors was not a characteristic of women in ancient Athens.Rate this question:
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