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Exploring Ancient Greece

A worksheet for Grade 5 students to explore the history, geography, and culture of Ancient Greece.

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Exploring Ancient Greece

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. What type of government did Ancient Athens have?

a

Monarchy

b

Democracy

c

Oligarchy

d

Tyranny

2. Which of these gods or goddesses was NOT part of the twelve Olympian gods?

a

Zeus

b

Hades

c

Athena

d

Poseidon

3. The Olympic Games originated in Ancient Greece and were held every   years.

4. The famous Greek philosopher who taught Alexander the Great was  .

5. Sparta was known for its strong military.

T

True

F

False

6. The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to the goddess Hera.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe one major difference between Athens and Sparta.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Acropolis
Agora
Homer
Democracy

8. The high city with important temples in Athens was called the  .

9. The marketplace and meeting place in ancient Greek city-states was the  .

10. The poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey was  .