Ancient Greek History Trivia
Who was the ruler of the gods in Greek mythology?
- Zeus was considered the king of the gods and ruled over the sky and thunder.
What is the name of the famous temple located atop the Acropolis in Athens?
- The Parthenon is a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron.
Who tutored Alexander the Great?
- Aristotle, the famous Greek philosopher, was the tutor of Alexander the Great.
Which war was fought between Sparta and Athens in the 5th century B.C.?
- The Peloponnesian War was a conflict in ancient Greece that redefined the structure of power in the Greek-speaking world.
Which Greek philosopher is known as the 'father of history'?
- Herodotus is often credited as being the 'father of history' due to his work "The Histories," which detailed the Persian Wars.
What is the term for a city-state in ancient Greece?
- A "polis" was the typical structure of community in the ancient Greek world.
Who was the first woman to win an Olympic event in ancient Greece?
- Kyniska was the first woman to win at the ancient Olympic Games, as the owner of a chariot team.
Which famous Greek mathematician is known for the Pythagorean theorem?
- Pythagoras is best known for the Pythagorean theorem which bears his name.
Who was the Greek god of war?
- Ares, the son of Zeus and Hera, was the Greek god of war.
Which period of Greek history came after the Dark Age?
- The Archaic Period in Greece (800–480 B.C.) is a period of ancient Greek history that followed the Greek Dark Ages. This period saw the rise of the polis and the founding of colonies.
