Golden Age of Athens
In Athens, the public buildings were large and beautiful. They were made out of ___________
Stone
Why did Greeks stop fighting for a brief time every four years?
To allow athletes to go to the Olympics
Where did the Greeks believe their gods and goddesses lived?
Mount Olympus
The Parthenon was built for what purpose?
To honor the goddess Athena
Why is Herodotus called the "father of history"?
He wrote about the past
The hill above a Greek city, on which temples were built....
Acropolis
Where were plays usually done in Athens?
Theater of Dionysus
The word philosophy means
"love of wisdom"
What was the Acropolis' most famous building?
Parthenon
Leader of Athens during the Golden Age.
Pericles
The Hippocratic oath is named after this famous Greek scientist.
Hippocrates
How many islands make up Greece?
2,000!
Name the two types of Greek drama.
Tragedy and Comedy
What are some Greek architectural features can be seen in buildings today?
columns, friezes, pediments
This body of water connected Greece to the outside world...
Mediterranean Sea
The word "geography" comes from Greek words that mean...
Writing about the earth
The triangle at the top front of the temple is called the _________.
Pediment
What does the word Pentathlon mean? Where is it held?
It means five contests. This event is usually held at the Olympics.