Athens and Sparta
Which continent is Greece located?
Europe
Who is the king of the gods?
Zeus
Where was the first Olympics held?
Olympia
Fair treatment
Justice
Who won the Persian War?
Greece
Which city-state was known for their beautiful buildings and architecture?
Athens
Greece is a __________, because it is surrounded by water on 3 sides.
Peninsula
Who is the goddess of wisdom that the Parthenon was built to honor?
Athena
What was the only event at the first Olympics?
A footrace
Cities in ancient Greece that included surrounding areas and had their own government
City-States
What happened after the Battle of Marathon?
A messenger ran 26 miles to deliver news.
What were the differences in how boys and girls in Athens were taught?
Boys were taught reading, writing, poetry, math, music, PE. Girls were taught sewing, cooking, and cleaning.
Ancient Greece was a collection of...
City-states
Where did the gods and goddesses live?
Mount Olympus
What was the official prize at the first Olympics?
An olive wreath
Type of government in which people have a say in deciding the rules and laws of a country.
Democracy
What was Alexander the Great famous for?
Conquering many lands.
Who was the god of the sea?
Poseidon
At what age did Spartan boys leave to begin their military training?
seven years old
Greek stories involving the gods are called ________.
Myths
What was Aristotle?
a philosopher
Running race that is 26 miles long
Marathon
What was Alexander the great able to do?
Cut the Gordian Knot
According to myth, how was Athena born?
She jumped out of Zeus' head.
Where did democracy begin?
Athens
What does polytheistic mean?
The belief in many gods and goddesses.
Who was a great thinker that loved to ask his students questions?
Socrates
A thinker, a person who seeks knowledge and understanding.
Philosopher
What was Alexander the Great's horse's name?
Bucephalus
What is Aphrodite the goddesses of?
Love and beauty