The Olympics
What country did the ancient Olympic Games begin in?
Greece
What were Athens and Sparta?
Greek city-states
Who was the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
What is a philosopher?
Someone who thinks about big questions and tries to understand the world.
Definition of a channel
A narrow area of water that connects larger bodies of water.
What plant was used to make a victory crown for Olympic winners?
Olive leaves
What country were Athens and Sparta in?
Greece
What gift did Athena give the people of Athens?
Olive tree
Which Greek philosopher taught students by asking questions?
Socrates
Which Greek philosopher was the teacher of Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
Name two sports that athletes competed in during the ancient Olympics.
Running, chariot racing, etc.
What does democracy mean?
A way of governing, or ruling that gives the people the power to chose their leaders and help create their own laws
Who was the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses?
Poseidon
A king and military leader who conquered many lands
Alexander the Great
Which Greek philosopher was a student of Socrates and started a school called the Academy?
Plato
How often were the ancient Olympic Games held?
Every four years
Which city-state focused more on military training?
Which city-state was known for learning, art, and philosophy?
Sparta
Athens
Who was the queen of the Greek gods?
Hera
What famous building in Athens was built to honor Athena?
The Parthenon
What goddess was the city of Athens named after?
Athena
Why were the Olympic Games important to the ancient Greeks?
They honored Zeus and brought people together for athletic competitions.
What was the name of the wars in which the ancient Greeks fought against the Persian Empire?
Persian Wars
Why did the ancient Greeks build temples for their gods?
To honor and worship them
Name one way ancient Greece influenced our world today.
Democracy, the Olympics, Greek ideas about art
Which ancient Greek poet wrote poems celebrating winners of the Olympic Games?
Pindar