Ancient Greece Vocabulary
A traditional story and they aren't exactly true
Myth
Which of the main city states in Ancient Greece focuses more on War
Sparta
Name one of the 5 Greek city-states we presented on not named Athens or Sparta.
Thebes, Corinth, Rhodes, Delphi, Argos
Heroes in Greek mythology needed more than just strength. Many often used this to get out of trouble.
Smarts, brains, intelligence.
God of Thunder
Who is Zeus
Polytheism
(Polytheistic)
Which main city state in Ancient Greece treated women more poorly
Athens
What geographical features did all of these city-states have in common?
Mountainous and near water.
The mythological creature Odysseus faced off against in the cave.
Cyclops
God of the Ocean
who is Poseidon
A belief in only one God
Monotheism
What did both city states have in common?
Social classes, women considered less, same religion and language
This city-state became wealthy by creating their own coins
Corinth
Prometheus gave people this natural resource despite facing punishment from Zeus.
Fire
A government run by the people
Democracy
Who were citizens in Athens?
Free Males born in Greece
This city-state was best known for its giant statue called Colossus, which is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World
Rhodes
Heracles hunted this animal for 50 days before killing it and wearing its skin as armor.
Lion
A ruler who controls the people by force
Tyrant
(Government: Tyrrany)
Who were the Arts most important to?
Athens
This city-state was best known as the religious center of Greece, as well as the Pythian Games
Delphi
What was one new Genre that Ancient Greek Literacy brought forth?
Mythology
Goddes of Wisdom and Military Strategy
Athena
A government run by a few, usually artistocrats
Oligarchy
Who was allowed to partake in education in Athens?
Only Males
This city-state is best known as the birthplace of Hercules
Thebes
What type of Architecture did the Greeks Create?
Columns
Goddess who could run and fly at great speeds, and now has a shoe brand named after her.
Nike
Athletic competition that originally began in Ancient Greece.
Olympics
How old was a Spartan boy when he was first taken from his family to begin his "education" and military training?
7
This city-state was founded by the son of Zeus, and introduced silver coins and weights and measures.
Argos
In the mythological Trojan War, who was believed to have been defeated with an arrow to his heel?
Achilles
Three-pronged sword held by Poseidon
Trident
The home of the gods.
Mt. Olympus
What was Sparta's main value?
The Military
Which form of government did the Ancient Greece city-states have?
They all had their own form of government.
This hero was originally rejected by her father for being a girl, only to be accepted again after she became a great warrior.
Atalanta
God of Archery and Music who has a theater in New York named after him
Apollo
What is was the easiest form of trade between city-states in Ancient Greece?
By sea
What type of government did Sparta have?
Monarchy/Oligarchy
(Two kings)
Define a city-state.
An area of land that had its own government and people, with a powerful city at the center
This hero was best known for defeating the Minotaur, who each year was fed 7 young men and 7 young women as payment.
Theseus
Hera
The name of the famous book written by Homer, which includes the story of Odysseus and the Cyclops.
The Odyssey
Who did the grocery shopping in Athens?
Slaves
What was the Greek name for a city-state?
polis
Each group will list 5 characteristics of a hero, and I will select which group came up with the best list.
And the winner is...
Goddess of Marriage
Hera