Ancient Greece Geography
What modern day country is Greece located?
Europe
During the ancient Olympics who was allowed to participate in the games?
men
What form of government did the Ancient Athenians create that is still used today?
Democracy
Which Column in Ancient Greece was more plain in style? Ionic, Doric, or Corinthian
Doric
Who are most of the planets in our solar system named after?
Ancient Greek gods and goddesses
Which city-state was very close to ancient Athens?
Marathon
Choose which event or events the Ancient Greek Olympic games included: a. the long jump b. chariot races c. foot races d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What were the Spartans well known for?
Warriors, Battling, War
The ancient Greeks liked to paint stories and pictures on what type of object?
Pottery, Vases
What two Ancient Greece city-states were constantly at war with each other?
Athens and Sparta
What island is directly below ancient Greece?
Crete
The English word stadium comes from which Greek word?
Stade
Who forced the Persian Army to retreat Greece, the Athenians or Spartans?
Athenians
What two types of plays did the ancient Athenians create?
Tragedy and Comedy Plays
Name three things that the Ancient Greeks created that are still used today.
Democracy, Theater, and Architecture
In Ancient Greece what direction was Sparta located to Athens. North, South, East, or West
West
Name the three different types of medals in the modern day Olympics
Gold, Silver, and Bronze
Which city state in Ancient Greece was known for their education, philosophers, and intellect?
Athens
Who were the actors in the ancient Greece plays?
men
What was the name of the city-state where the Athenians defended Greece from the Persians?
Marathon
What is the name of the sea that the Persian Army crossed to battle Greece.
Why did the ancient Greeks create the Olympics?
To honor their Olympian gods
Which city-state in Ancient Greece was known for their Navy and war ships?
Athens
What is the well known Ancient Greek Architecture that was known for holding the statue of Athena?
The Parthenon
What is the name of the person who conquered Persia and tried to conquer India?
Alexander the Great