Greek Mythology
The Ruler of the Gods.
Zeus
The place where the 12 main gods and goddesses were believed to live.
Mount Olympus
The age Spartan boys left home to go live in the army training camps.
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I am a great philosopher who lived very simply and always asked questions.
Socrates
The goddess that the people of Athens chose to worship.
Athena
The birthplace of democracy.
Athens
The competition where the greatest athletes in the Greek world would compete.
Olympics
A person who studies life, knowledge, and truth.
Philosopher
I was a great philosopher who opened a school called "The Academy".
Plato
The god of war and the son of Zeus and Hera.
Ares
The Greek city-state that was known for its powerful army.
Sparta
The plant that offered the people of Athens food, fortune, and protection.
Olive Tree
Things or ideas that are shared and passed down through time because they are considered helpful and good.
contributions
I became famous for the many areas I conquered.
Alexander the Great
The son of Zeus and messenger to the Gods.
Hermes
The largest island in Ancient Greece.
Crete
Large animals that confronted Alexander the Great and his men in India.
elephants
To try hard to outdo others in a task, race, or other contest.
Compete
I was a great philosopher who believed in balance and observation.
Aristotle
The god of the Underworld who took Persephone to be his queen.
Hades
The place where the first battle against the Persians occurred.
Marathon
The horse tamed by Alexander the Great.
Bucephalus
A group of people chosen to look after the interests of a group, town, or organization.
Council
I was the King of Persia who led the Persian Army into the Battle of Thermopylae.
Xerxes