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Ancient Greece: City-States & Philosophers

SheelonHistorySocial StudiesEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Athens and Sparta, marble temples, the first democracy, and the thinkers who asked the biggest questions. A middle-school tour of classical Greece.

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    Which ancient Greek city-state is remembered for its harsh military training?Tap an answer

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  1. In Athenian democracy, every adult living in the city could vote.True / False
  2. Which two long poems about the Trojan War are credited to Homer?Multiple Choice
  3. Which young king from Macedonia conquered an empire stretching to India? (first name)Type Answer
  4. Greek theater performances usually began as part of...Multiple Choice
  5. The word 'democracy' comes from Greek words meaning 'rule by the people'.True / False
  6. Which mathematician gave his name to a famous theorem about right triangles?Multiple Choice
  7. Where did the ancient Greeks believe their gods lived?Multiple Choice
  8. Which ancient Greek is often called the father of history?Multiple Choice
  9. What was a Greek independent city and its surrounding land called? (two words or one Greek word)Type Answer

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