Greek Myths
Who is the chief god in Greek mythology?
Zeus
Who did Athens fight many times?
Sparta
Name three ways City-States were similar
Same religion, same language, same customs
What were the Olympic games originally for?
To honor Zeus.
Who wrote the Odyssey?
Homer
Who is the goddess of war and wisdom?
Athena (Athene)
Who did Athens and Sparta unite to fight against?
Persia
What made Sparta different?
They focused on war, fighting and fitness
What event was the first event in the games?
running.
How did the Greeks eat their meals?
Lying down on a couch.
What did Zeus create to cause a war?
A golden apple
What were the boats called?
Triremes
What made Athens different?
Focus on education, reading and writing.
Name three other Olympic games
wrestling, javelin throwing, discus throwing, horse racing, chariot racing.
Why was it important that people spoke Greek later when Jesus came?
Because it was easier to spread the good news of the gospel.
Who did Odysseus run into on the island in the story we read?
Cyclops
The Greeks were strong...
Warriors
Who could go to school?
boys
Who could participate in the Olympic games?
men
What is one thing the Greeks did first?
Write great plays
Name three other gods and goddesses
Aphrodite, Poseiden, Hades, Ares, Hera, Dionysus
They had been fighting each other for so long, they were weak.
What did the Ancient Greeks value? How do we know?
Wisdom and War. They built the Parthenon to honor Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom.
How are the Olympics different today?
Lots of different events, women can participate.
Who conquered Greece, Egypt and Asia Minor?
Alexander the Great