Greece: Random Knowledge

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1. Which dialect of ancient Greek was spoken in the region surrounding Athens? Ionic Corinthian Doric Attic

2. To which God did the oracles at Delphi pray? Hermes Zeus Apollo Athena

3. Everyone knows Dionysus, the god of wine (among other things). Some creatures knew him especially well, though. Who were his party buddies? Satyrs Donkeys Muses Fairies

4. Which of these is NOT one of the three 'unities' that Aristotle mentioned in connection with drama? Unity of character Unity of time Unity of action Unity of place

5. In which century BCE did the Athenians suffer a terrible plague? 700's 900's 200's 400's

6. In what modern day country is the ancient region of Asia Minor? Egypt Italy India Turkey

7. The Parthenon in Athens is one of the most recognizable Greek symbols, but the building was not always as it is known today. In what year was the original temple to Athena destroyed? 576 BCE 480 BCE 792 BCE 232 BCE

8. Here is a question for any of you sports fans out there: In what year did the first recorded Olympics take place? 982 BCE 667 BCE 543 BCE 776 BCE

9. Ancient Greece is known for it amazing dramatic productions. One theatre is still in very good condition, and has such good acoustics, that if you stand in the middle of the stage, people at the very back of the large outdoor theatre can hear you clearly, without the use of amplification. (Hint: This city also held one of the most celebrated healing centres of the ancient world). Agrinion Epidaurus Rhegion Megara

10. From which God or demi-god did the Spartans believe that they were descended? Ares Hestes Artemis Herakles