Gods and Goddesses
Who is the god of lightning and thunder?
Zeus
What city is named after Athena?
Athens
Where did the first Olympic games take place?
Greece
Who is the god of war?
Ares
What city has the strongest army in Greece?
Sparta
What is one example of an Ancient Olympic game?
Discus (disk throwing), running, footraces
Who is the goddess of wisdom?
Athena
What sea is close to Greece?
Mediterranean Sea
What games do we play in the Olympics today?
Volleyball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, pole vault....
Who is the goddess of beauty and love?
Aphrodite
What age did the Spartans take young boys from their homes to train for the army?
7 years old
Was the Olympics originally a religious holiday?
yes
Who is the god of the ocean and earthquakes?
Poseidon
What is the building that honors the goddess Athena?
The Parthenon
Who is the king of the gods?
Zeus