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Quiz: Test Your Ancient Greek Knowledge!

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Ancient Greece Quiz

Ancient Greece Quiz

Test your knowledge on ancient Greece with this 10 question quiz.

1. Who was the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology?




2. What was the name of the city-state known for its democracy and the birthplace of philosophy?




3. What was the name of the legendary king of Troy, whose abduction of Helen sparked the Trojan War?




4. What was the name of the most famous ancient Greek playwright, known for his tragedies such as Oedipus Rex and Antigone?




5. What was the name of the long spear used by Greek hoplite soldiers in their phalanx formation?




6. What was the name of the sacred olive tree of Athens, symbolizing wisdom and peace, which was said to have been gifted by the goddess Athena?




7. What was the name of the ancient Greek philosopher, known as the father of Western philosophy, who taught in Athens and wrote about ethics, politics, and epistemology?




8. What was the name of the ancient Greek city-state, known for its militaristic society and disciplined soldiers, who were said to be the best in all of Greece?




9. What was the name of the ancient Greek poet, known for his epic poems, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are considered to be some of the greatest works of literature in the Western canon?




10. What was the name of the ancient Greek festival, held in honor of the god Dionysus, which featured plays, music, and feasting?





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