A Peep into Ancient Greece
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
80
Long, long ago, in a place called Ancient Greece, people lived in small cities. They wore tunics, loved sports, and often gathered in open spaces called 'agoras'. The Ancient Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses. The king of these gods was Zeus. He lived with the other gods on a mountain named Olympus. Did you know, the Ancient Greeks started the Olympic Games? They also came up with the idea of democracy, where people can vote to make decisions.
Question 1
What is the name of the king of gods in Ancient Greece?
A
Apollo
B
Hercules
C
Zeus
Explanation. Zeus is the king of gods in Ancient Greece
D
Hades
E
Poseidon
Question 2
Where did the Ancient Greek gods live?
A
Mount Everest
B
Mount Kilimanjaro
C
Mount Olympus
Explanation. The Ancient Greek gods lived on Mount Olympus
D
Mount Fuji
E
Mount K2
Question 3
What system of government was started by the Ancient Greeks?
A
Monarchy
B
Theocracy
C
Democracy
Explanation. The Ancient Greeks started the system of democracy
D
Dictatorship
E
Oligarchy
Question 4
What is an 'agora' in the context of Ancient Greece?
A
A type of food
B
A musical instrument
C
A type of clothing
D
A sports event
E
An open gathering space
Explanation. In Ancient Greece, an 'agora' was an open space where people often gathered
Question 5
Who started the Olympic Games?
A
The Romans
B
The Egyptians
C
The Persians
D
The Ancient Greeks
Explanation. The Olympic Games were started by the Ancient Greeks
E
The Spartans
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