Athens
What kind of government did they use in ancient Athens?
Democracy
The Spartans believed that ______ was the way to gain power.
Fighting
What is one event played in the original Olympics?
Footraces, Boxing, Chariot Races, Discus, Jumping.
Who was expected to win the Persian War?
The Persians, they had more soldiers and more ships than the Greeks.
Who is the Queen of all the Goddesses?
Hera
Who was Athens named for?
Athena
Spartan boys were trained to be ______ .
Soldiers
Alexander the Great studied under_________.
Aristotle.
How did the Persians beat the Greeks at the Battle of Thermopylae?
The Persians found a pathway that went around the narrow passage. They took this pathway which enabled them to attack the Greeks from behind.
Which goddess started the Trojan War by throwing a golden apple into a party?
Although Athens had strong warriors what else did they cherish?
Mental Education. (Arts, Plays, reading, writing, math etc.)
Women in Sparta can go outside freely and practice physical education. Athenian women had to learn housework and could not go outside freely.
What are three lands that Alexander the Great conquered?
Asia, Africa, Europe, Egypt, Turkey, India, Mesopotamia.
During the Battle of Athens a ________ ran 26 miles to announce a victory. This is known as a marathanon now.
messenger
Who was the strongest of all the gods, controlled the weather and was King of all the gods?
Zeus
What gift did Athena give the people of Athens that made them choose her?
Olive Tree.
True or False. The Spartans punished young boys for stealing?
False, they did not punish young boys for stealing. They saw it as a helpful skill for war. They were only punished if they got caught stealing.
Where were the Olympics held and what god did the Olympic games honor?
Held in Olympia and it honored Zeus
How did the Greeks win the Battle of Salamis?
It was a naval battle. The Greeks rammed their boats into the Persians.
Who was the god of the sea and Zeus' brother?
Poseidon
What is a democracy?
A form of government in which citizens vote to make decisions.
What was the most important thing to a Spartan man?
To be a good soldier
Why was Alexander the Great considered a great leader?
Because he used his brain not only his muscles.
Who won the Persian War?
The Greeks
Who was the queen of all goddesses, goddess of marriage and married to Zeus.
Hera