Greek Gods and Goddesses
The Goddess of Wisdom
Athena
True or False:
Athens is a coastal city
TRUE!
How was the Greek terrain?
-Not very good for farming
-Mountainous and rocky
What is a City-State?
Name an example
City-States are parts of Greece governed differently with its own laws, procedures and way of living. Kind of like mini countries but are all united under the same language.
Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Thebes and Delphi
Athens!
Lord of the Underworld
Hades
Poseidon is the patron God of Athens
No, Athena is the patron Goddess of Athens
- Aegean Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
- Ionian Sea
A traditional story, usually concerning the early history of a people or explanations for some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events
What modern event was inspired by a messenger named Pheidippides, who ran 26.2 miles for assistance with an invasion?
A Marathon
King of the Ocean
Poseidon
True or False:
Athens had the best Army on land?
FALSE!
They had the strongest Navy, Sparta had the strongest Army on land.
Name an animal that might be found on a Geek Farm?
sheep
goats
pigs
chickens
cattle
What is a Peninsula?
Land that is almost an island.
Land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides.
Who is the god of theater and festivals?
Dionysus
The Goddess of Love
Aphrodite
Name one thing that Athens was none for
-Democracy -The Acropolis
-Arts -The Parthenon
-Philosophy -Goddess Athena
-Excellent Navy -Olives
What is the highest mountain in Greece?
**HINT** It was believed to be the home if some very special beings
Mount Olympus
the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Farming- Both crops and animals
Who are Hercules parents in the Disney movie?
Zeus and Hera
King of the Gods
Zeus
How tall is the Gold and Ivory statue of Athena in the Parthenon?
38 feet (12 meters)
If the answer is 40 feet, it is acceptable
Name at least 3 of the main 4 crops the Ancient Greeks were able to grow
-Olives
-Wheat
-Barley
-Grapes
Define Comedy and Tragedy
(Half points for getting one)
-Comedy (funny, happy, up beat)
-Tragedy (sad, thought provoking)
What type of Currency (form of Money) do they currently use in Greece?
The EURO
They are members in the European Union and all member countries use the same type of money