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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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  1. Which ancient Greek city-state is remembered for its harsh military training?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    ASparta
    BCorinth
    CThebes
    DAthens

  2. The temple called the Parthenon stands in which city?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    ARome
    BAlexandria
    CDelphi
    DAthens

  3. Which philosopher taught Plato, who in turn taught Aristotle?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    APythagoras
    BSocrates
    CHerodotus
    DHomer
  4. In Athenian democracy, every adult living in the city could vote.True / False · 20s
  5. Which two long poems about the Trojan War are credited to Homer?Multiple Choice · 20s
  6. Which young king from Macedonia conquered an empire stretching to India? (first name)Type Answer · 30s
  7. Greek theater performances usually began as part of...Multiple Choice · 20s
  8. The word 'democracy' comes from Greek words meaning 'rule by the people'.True / False · 20s
  9. Which mathematician gave his name to a famous theorem about right triangles?Multiple Choice · 20s
  10. Where did the ancient Greeks believe their gods lived?Multiple Choice · 20s
  11. Which ancient Greek is often called the father of history?Multiple Choice · 20s
  12. What was a Greek independent city and its surrounding land called? (two words or one Greek word)Type Answer · 30s

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