Gods & Goddesses
Athena is the goddess of _______.
Wisdom
What is a peninsula?
An area of land that is surrounded on three sides by water.
What is the definition of democracy?
A type of government in which people rule themselves
Define mythology
A body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
Who is the queen of Gods?
Hera
Why was travel difficult in Greece?
Mountains and seas were difficult to cross.
Which government was ruled by only a few people?
Oligarchy
How many months did Demeter's daughter come back for every year?
6 months
Hestia is the goddess of ______?
Hearth
What continent is Greece located on?
Europe
This is known as the "leader who held power through the use of force"
Tyranny
Name at least 2 Greek heroes
Thesus, Jason and Hercules
Hephaestus is the god of ________?
Metalworking
What is the Greek word for city-state?
Polis
These people had the right to participate in government
Citizens
What weapon did Apollo carry?
Bow and arrows
Who is the goddess of youth?
Hebe
Mediterranean Sea
Who formed democracy in Greece?
Cleisthenes
Hercules fought and killed a _______.
Hydra, a huge snake with 9 heads and poisonous fangs