Ancient Greece Quiz

Ancient Greece Quiz

Test your knowledge about the fascinating history of Ancient Greece with this quiz!

published on September 11, 2023
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Which city was considered the birthplace of democracy?

Which city was considered the birthplace of democracy?
Athens
Sparta
Thebes
Corinth
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Who is known as the 'Father of Western Philosophy'?

Who is known as the 'Father of Western Philosophy'?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Thales
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Which famous battle in 480 BC halted the Persian invasion of Greece?

Which famous battle in 480 BC halted the Persian invasion of Greece?
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Gaugamela
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Who wrote the epic poems 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey'?

Who wrote the epic poems 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey'?
Aeschylus
Sophocles
Homer
Euripides
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Which goddess was the protector of Athens?

Which goddess was the protector of Athens?
Aphrodite
Demeter
Athena
Artemis
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Who was the famous king of Macedonia who conquered the Persian Empire?

Who was the famous king of Macedonia who conquered the Persian Empire?
Alexander the Great
Philip II
Pericles
Leonidas
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Which philosopher was the teacher of Alexander the Great?

Which philosopher was the teacher of Alexander the Great?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Pythagoras
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What type of government did Sparta have?

What type of government did Sparta have?
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
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Who was the Greek goddess of love and beauty?

Who was the Greek goddess of love and beauty?
Hera
Aphrodite
Persephone
Hestia
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Which famous mathematician from Ancient Greece is known for the Pythagorean theorem?

Which famous mathematician from Ancient Greece is known for the Pythagorean theorem?
Euclid
Archimedes
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
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What was the main purpose of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece?

What was the main purpose of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece?
Religious rituals
Military training
Political debates
Trade negotiations