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Which Continent was ancient Greece part of?
Europe.
Which Greek city-state is especially known for military training?
Sparta.
Corinth.
Who was the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus.
What famous athletic competition began in ancient Greece?
The Olympic Games.
Name two seas that surround Ancient Greece.
Ionian Sea, Aegean Sea, or Mediterranean.
Which city-state is especially associated with arts, learning, and philosophy?
Athens.
Which Greek city-state was a religious center where people visited the Oracle of Apollo?
Delphi.
Which Greek god ruled the seas?
Poseidon.
How often were the ancient Olympic Games held?
Every four years.
What physical feature made travel over land difficult for ancient Greeks?
Mountains.
Which city-state used a form of direct democracy: Athens or Sparta?
Athens.
Which city-state was famous for shipbuilding and the Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Rhodes.
Which goddess represented wisdom and was the patron of Athens?
Athena.
Which god was honored by the ancient Olympic Games?
Zeus.
How did Greece's mountains affect the development of its civilization?
They made travel and communication difficult, contributing to the development of independent city-states.
Give ONE major difference between Athens and Sparta.
Example: Athens emphasized civic debate and the arts; Sparta emphasized military training.
Other example: Comparisons include government and approaches to education.
Which Greek city-state was known for having a strong military and frequently switching sides during Greek wars?
Thebes.
What were Greek myths used to explain or teach?
Natural events, religious beliefs, and lessons about people and behavior.
Which Greek philosopher was famous for asking questions and challenge ideas?
Socrates.
What are TWO ways the seas surrounding Greece influenced how the ancient Greeks lived?
The seas provided food through fishing and supported trade and transportation, which were important to the Greek economy.
Imagine you are a 12 year-old boy in Sparta. What might be different from growing up in Athens?
Example: I would likely be in organized physical and military training rather than an Athenian-style school.
What was the name of the famous temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena?
The Parthenon.
What was the name of the mountain where the Greeks believed their gods and goddesses lived?
Mount Olympus.
How did the ancient Olympic Games influence the modern world?
They inspired the modern Olympic Games, where athletes from around the world compete in sporting events.