Mount Olympus
What is a boundary?
edges; real or imaginary lines that form a border
What happened at the olympic games?
People from different city-states got together to compete in different sports and games.
How old was Lysander when his life changed forever?
7 years old
Which goddess is Athens named after?
Athena
Who was the god of the sea and earthquakes?
Poseidon
Who was the father of all the gods and goddesses?
Zeus
Did the city-states get along during the olympic games?
Yes; they had to be friendly to each other.
What happened to a boy that lived in Sparta when he turned 7?
He had to join the Spartan army.
What is a blessing?
a great gift
People in a democracy get to do what to elect their leaders?
vote
What three jobs did people from Ancient Greece have?
Farmers, Shepherds, and Seafarers
Who were the olympic games supposed to honor?
Zeus
Why did Sparta have two kings?
If one king died in battle, the other king could take over.
Who appeared first to try to offer the people of Athens a gift?
Poseidon
What does ignite mean?
to set something on fire
Where were city-states located?
In the valleys between mountains
Who were Myron and Pindar? What were their jobs?
Myron was a sculptor, and Pindar wrote poems.
When Lysander left home, who did he leave behind? (2 people)
His mother and his twin sister. His father did not live at their house.
What did Athena offer as a gift to the people of Athens?
The Olive Tree
What is the name of the place where a statue of Athena lives?
The Parthenon
Who was the messenger that summoned the gods and goddesses to Mount Olympus?
Hermes
What did they give to the people that won victory at the olympic games?
A wreath made out of leaves. They were also know as a hero in the land.
Lysander's dad saved Platon's life. Platon and Lysander's dad served in the Spartan army together.
What are 3 different ways we can use the olive tree?
to cook food; to make fire; to have shade; to make bowls and plates; to make your skin healthy
What is architecture?
the style in which buildings are designed