Quiz: History of Ancient Greece

Who was the leader of Persia during the Battle of Marathon in the First Persian War?

What was the name of the alliance formed by Greek city-states to resist the Persians in the Second Persian War?

Which city-state initiated the building of the Parthenon in the 5th century BC?

Who was the famous statesman and general during the Golden Age of Athens?

Which of the following Greek architectural orders features volutes in the capital and a base?

Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

Which city-state was known for its militaristic society and was the victor of the Peloponnesian War?

What battle marked the end of the Persian Wars, where the Greeks emerged victorious?

What is the term for a large gathering area that was the center of public life in ancient Greek cities?

Who was the renowned Greek sculptor who created the statue of Zeus at Olympia and the statue of Athena Parthenos in the Parthenon?