Are you captivated by ancient tales of gods and heroes? Delve into the enchanted world of Ancient Greece with trivia that explores mythology, history, and more! Greek civilization is renowned for its mythology that not only entertained but also shaped the spiritual lives of an entire region. Its impact on modern art, philosophy, and science is immeasurable.
The Greeks gave us democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games. Their histories and myths have inspired countless works of art, literature, and drama. These expertly crafted trivia questions might make you feel like you’re walking through a legendary library of ancient wisdom.
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Which of these gods has a day of the week named after them?
Jupiter
Jupiter
Juno
Juno
Mars
Mars
Saturn
Saturn
The Golden Age of Athens started after the formation of which league?
Spartan League
Spartan League
Greek League
Greek League
Peloponnesian League
Peloponnesian League
Delian League
Delian League
Which of these was a celebrated Greek warrior and later King of Macedon?
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan
Montezuma
Montezuma
Sun Wu
Sun Wu
According to legend, which pair of twins founded Rome in around 750BC?
Jedward
Jedward
Romulus and Remus
Romulus and Remus
Jerry and Terry Hall
Jerry and Terry Hall
Sam and Amanda Marchant
Sam and Amanda Marchant
Which social system are the ancient Greeks often credited with inventing?
Democracy
Democracy
Liberalism
Liberalism
Autocracy
Autocracy
Socialism
Socialism
How many heads did the Greek mythological creature Cerberus have?
2
2
1
1
0
0
3
3
The crane was invented by which ancient civilization?
Inca
Inca
Roman
Roman
Greece
Greece
Ottomans
Ottomans
Which of these is a famous landmark and ancient Greek temple?
Parthenon
Parthenon
Olympia
Olympia
Delos
Delos
Acropolis
Acropolis
What is the name of the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena?
Parthenon
Parthenon
Erechteion
Erechteion
Acropolis
Acropolis
Propylaea
Propylaea
What is the name of Mother Earth in Greek Mythology?
Maea
Maea
Kaea
Kaea
Saea
Saea
Gaea
Gaea
Which of these ancient women was known in Roman times as a skilled orator?
Hortensia
Hortensia
Hephaestus
Hephaestus
Cornelia Africana
Cornelia Africana
Dionysus
Dionysus
The Greek mythological creature known as the Minotaur, had the head of a what?
Bull
Bull
Dog
Dog
Horse
Horse
Cat
Cat
In ancient Greece, Hades was the fearsome god of what?
The Underworld
The Underworld
Youth
Youth
Wealth
Wealth
Health
Health
How many tasks did the Greek hero Heracles have to complete for King Eurystheus?
100
100
12
12
1
1
0
0
Which of these Greeks is famous for his theorem on right-handed triangles?
Aesop
Aesop
Sophocles
Sophocles
Sappho
Sappho
Pythagoras
Pythagoras
What is the name of the Spartan king who led the Greeks in the ‘Battle of Thermopylae’?
Themistocles
Themistocles
Dorieus
Dorieus
Leonidas
Leonidas
Garrincha
Garrincha
The ancient Greeks battled which other nation during the battle of Thermopylae?
Greece
Greece
Persia
Persia
Assyria
Assyria
China
China
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