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You probably already know something about ancient and classical Greece. This quiz is an opportunity to check your knowledge before you start your explorations of the Parthenon. After answering all of the questions, click "Check Your Answers."

1. What continent lies directly south of Greece?
Australia Asia	South America Africa
2. In what two bodies of water could you swim if you were to go to the beach in Greece?
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Pacific and Indian Oceans	Aegean and Mediterranean Seas Baltic and Black Seas
3. What civilization of expert builders emerged near the ancient Greeks?
Egyptian Babylonian	Indian Incan
4. What climate characteristics in Greece helped preserve many of the buildings constructed thousands of years ago?
Cold and dry Warm and arid	Cool and damp Hot and humid
5. During which period did the Greeks produce classic works of art and architecture?
1200 - 1800AD 1350 - 1950AD	200 - 800AD 1000 - 400BC
6. What form of government did Athens have during the construction of the Parthenon?
Confederation Laissez-Faire Capitalism	Grecian Monarchy Athenian Democracy
7. If the Parthenon was dedicated around 438 B.C., about how long ago was it built?
500 years 2500 years	10,000 years 1550 years
8. What name is often used to refer to the period during which the Parthenon was built?
Ming Dynasty Age of Uncertainty	The Enlightenment Age of Pericles
9. What durable material was used to construct ancient Greek buildings?
Stone Cement	Wood and mud-bricks Thatched bamboo
10. In whose honor were the ancient Greek temples built?
Great leaders Gods and goddesses	Important soldiers Ancestors

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