Mythology
"Day in the Life"
Greek Olympiad
Sparta vs. Athens
Mixed Bag
100
This god that was constantly honored in courtyards, religious ceremonies, and other activities. Every four years the Greeks would gather at Olympia to pay tribute to this “King of Gods”.
Who is Zeus?
100
Differentiate between the agora and the acropolis.
What are: Agora—marketplace in ancient Athens where selling, buying, and philosophizing occurred. Acropolis—center of private life that looked over ancient Athens and the Agora.
100
The main purpose for starting the First Olympiad.
What is Paying tribute to Zeus?
100
The requirements for being able to vote in ancient Athens.
What are: 1. 18 years old or older. 2. male 3. citizen of Athens
100
The significance of Pericles.
What is he was the Athenian leader who enforced democracy and believed in equality for all through his belief for equal pay for political leaders?
200
This god/goddess was prayed to for victory by the ancient Greeks.
Who is Nike?
200
Name TWO roles of women in ancient Athens.
What are the following: 1. Took care of family. 2. Cooked for the family
200
TWO characteristics of the ancient Greek Olympiad compared to the Olympics of today.
What are: 1. Ancient Olympics were only five days in length as compared to the present summer Olympics which are 14 days in length. 2. Only men could compete in ancient Greek Olympiads where there were over 10,500 athletes [both female athletes and male athletes]. 3 . 05 nations competed in 2008 Summer Olympics as 3opposed to only Greece city-states.
200
One difference of women in Athens versus that of women in Sparta.
What is: Women in Sparta—trained to be strong, violent, and competitive. Women in Athens—domesticated, homemaker, educated.
200
TWO events of the Golden Age of Athens.
What are: A. Rise of philosophy and the arts. B. Rise of democracy. C. Construction of the Acropolis and the Parthenon.
300
The god/goddess of ancient Greece that was paid tribute to by the Greeks in the Parthenon.
Who is Athena?
300
The THREE meals of ancient Athenians that we discussed in class.
What are: 1. Breakfast—bread. 2. Lunch—bread, cheese, olives. 3. Dinner—fish, bread, cheese, vegetables, fruits, and sweetened cake with honey.
300
THREE rewards that came about if an individual won an Olympic event.
What are: A. Olive Branch crown. B. Statue created for the winner. C. Parade and festival for the victor.
300
The cause of the biggest conflict between the Spartans and Athenians.
What is: T he fact that the Athenians used the tributes from Spartans to build the Parthenon.
300
THREE facts about the Minoans and/or the Mycenaeans.
What are: A. Minoans—lived on island of Crete [Knossos]. B. Minoans—farmers, traders. C. Mycenaeans-- lived in the mainland of Greece. They were primarily hunters and warriors. They attacked Troy.
400
Explain why the Ancient Greeks used myths so much in their way of life.
What is: 1. The myths helped explain such unexplainable events [death, relationship problems].
400
Name one group of people that were enslaved in Greece, one role of slaves, and the effect slavery had on ancient Athens.
What are: Group—prisoners of war, children born into slavery family, foreigners Role—to work the land and work in the mines; some slaves served as tutors [foreigners from other countries], while others served as ushers to temples and performances. Effect on Athens—people who were free could now focus on other assets of life—education, politics, family.
400
The locations of the very first Greek Olympiad, the 2010 Winter Olympics, and the 2012 Summer Olympics.
What are: A. Ancient Olympics--Olympia B. 2010 Winter—Vancouver C. 2012 Summer-London
400
TWO events that led to the downfall of Athens.
What are: 1. A severe plague in Athens wiping out 1/3 of population. 2. Sparta blockaded ports in Athens.
400
Place the following events in chronological order: A. Trojan War B. Golden Age of Athens C. Peloponnesian War D. Athenian Dark Ages
1. Trojan War 2. Dark Ages of Athens—1100 BC-750 BC 3. Golden Age of Athens 4. Peloponnesian War
500
If I was living in ancient Greece and had two young children [one boy and one girl], I might pray to for the protection of my son, Caleb and my daughter, Brynn.
Who are Apollo and Artemis?
500
Two ways that life in Sparta differed than that of Athens.
What are: 1. Spartans--very military driven. 2. Young boys in Sparta started training once they were age seve, while boys in Athens started school at age of seven. 3. Women were not allowed to have any rights in ancient Athens, whereas Spartan women were allowed to learn how to wrestle and throw spears.
500
The symbol of the Olympic games and explain the meaning behind it.
What is: Five rings represent represents the union of the five original major continents (Africa, America, Asia, Australia and Europe) and the meeting of the athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games.
500
TWO differences between life in Sparta versus that of life in Athens.
What are: 1. Women in Athens only stayed at home and did household work. 2. Women in Sparta were often trained in wrestling and spear throwing. 3. Boys in Athens went to school starting at the age of seven whereas boys in Sparta started training for military at age seven.
500
THREE facts about Spartan military warfare.
What are: 1. The Spartans used bronze helmets and body armor for protection and status in society. 2. Spartan soldiers retired by the age of 60. 3. Spartan soldiers fought in column form. 4. Spartan soldiers trained from the age of seven through age of 20.
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