Athens vs Sparta
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Gods and Goddesses
Minoans and Mycenaens
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Short Answer Topics (Geography & Modern Contributions)
100
This city-state's god is Ares
What is Sparta
100
Who was a Greek philosopher who taught people to ask questions and pushed others to form their own opinions, and not just follow societal norms?
Who is Socrates
100
Who was tricked into eating a stone instead of his son, Zeus?
What is Cronus
100
the __________ were expert shipbuilders and lived along the coast, they often used images of sea creatures in their art.
Who are the Minoans
100
Which column can you identify on this Ancient Greek temple (Ionic, Doric, or Corinthian)?
What is Ionic
100
What form of government currently used in the U.S. was first formed in Ancient Greece?
What is democracy (Democratic government in the U.S. has roots in ancient Greece. There are a number of important differences, however, between American democracy and ancient Greek democracy. For example, in Athens, all citizens debated and voted on every issue. But in the U.S., citizens elect representatives to speak for them and make laws. Another difference is that only native-born men could be citizens in Athens. But in the U.S., all men and women born in this country are U.S. citizens, and people from other countries can become citizens, too.
200
This city-state trained men and women to fight starting at age 7
What is Sparta
200
Who was known as "The Man Who Knew Everything"; who served as Alexander the Great's tutor, and invented an early version of the Scientific Method
Who is Aristotle
200
Who is the mother of Persephone?
Who is Demeter
200
The ________________ were famous for their pottery, and would trade jars full of grains, honey, olive oil, and more with others around the Mediterranean Sea.
Who are the Minoans
200
What type of column is identified in this Ancient Greek temple (Ionic, Doric, Corinthian)?
What is Doric
200
The word architecture comes from a Greek word that means "master builder." Greek architecture was one of the achievements of the Golden Age of Athens. Name 3 modern structures in the U.S. that use Greek columns?
What is the White House, the Supreme Court, and local state houses, town halls, court houses.
300
This city-state lived near the sea/had a navy.
What is Athens
300
I was only 20 years old when I became king of Macedonia and Persia. I conquered Egypt without a single battle. I was declared the Son of Zeus after visiting the Oracle of Siwa. I was tutored by Aristotle from 13-16 years old. Who am I?
Who is Alexander the Great
300
Who bragged that she was a better seamstress than Athena, spoke disrespectfully about the gods, and so was turned into a spider?
Who is Arachne
300
The buildings of _____________ were built on high ground and surrounded by stone walls to protect them from enemies.
Who are the Mycenae
300
Correctly identify the location of the following three bodies of water: Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea:
300
What's one way that Ancient Greece contributed to the modern world?
What is democracy, the arts, and literature (roots of English words)
400
Women did not have many rights in this city-state. They were expected to stay in the home.
What is Athens
400
I was elected as General in 461-461 BCE by advocating for increased voting rights for the lower classes of Athens and speaking out against Sparta. I promoted the concept of democracy, and increased voting rights for Athenians. I led during the "Golden Age of Athens," allowing cultural achievements to flourish (arts, literature, science, and other disciplines). Who am I?
Who is Pericles
400
Who plays the lyre and convinces Hades and Persephone to allow him to bring his lover back up to Earth...only to look back, worrying that she wasn't following him..and have her be brought back down to the Underworld?
Who is Orpheus
400
The _____________ were famous not only for their bronze, but also for being warriors. Many weapons and armor have been found in Mycenaean graves.
Who are the Mycenaens
400
What type of Ancient Greek column is represented below?
What is Corinthian
500
Who is the goddess of wisdom?
Who is Athena
500
Over time, a group of people grew suspicious of me and charged him with “corrupting” the youth. I was imprisoned and died after I was forced to drink poison. Who am I?
Who is Socrates
500
Name the following 3 Gods: God of the Seas, God of War, Goddess of Love and Beauty
Who are Poseidon, Ares, and Aphrodite
500
Correctly identify the location of Athens, Sparta, and Troy on the map below:
