Vocabulary
Jobs
Gods and Goddesses
City-States
Mystery!
100
What does contributions mean?
Helpful or important things or ideas that are shared and/or passed down through time
100
People who did this job, raised and cared for sheep.
Sheep herding, shepherds
100
He is the king of the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus and controls lightning.
Zeus
100
This city-state was known for a strong military, a strict uncomfortable life, and it had 2 kings.
Sparta
100
Name 3 CONTRIBUTIONS from Ancient Greece.
3 of the following: Democracy, Philosophy, Myron's Sculptures, Pindar's Poems, Architecture of the Parthenon, the Marathon, the Olympics.
200
What does summoned mean?
summoned means called forth or requested to come Zeus summoned his children to come to Mount Olympus.
200
People who did this job in ancient Greece, grew crops, especially groves of olive trees.
Farming
200
This goddess of war, had a city-state named after her because she gave the people the olive tree as a blessing.
Athena
200
This city-state was named after a goddess who gave them the gift of an olive tree.
Athens
200
What prize did an athlete get in ancient Greece when he won in the Olympic games?
A laurel wreath crown and his name would be remembered for a long time.
300
What is democracy?
a system where people get to vote for their leader or laws
300
This job involved using ships and boats to carry goods from HARBOR to HARBOR. It also involved fishing to provide food for the people of Ancient Greece.
Seafaring
300
This MESSENGER of the gods, had wings on his magical shoes and helmet to make him even faster.
Hermes
300
Which two things was Athens know for? A. Marathon races B. Democracy C. Olive farms
Democracy and olive farms. Ancient Greece did not have marathon races. The marathon race was named after Phedippides who ran to Athens after a battle.
300
The MARVELOUS horse that was TAMED by Alexander the Great when he was a teenager.
Bucephalus
400
What is a channel?
A small passage of water between two lands that connects to two larger bodies of water.
400
Kings, queens, emperors, generals and people elected to rule are all in this category. It is a key component of a civilization.
Leaders
400
Name 2 gods or goddesses and their powers.
(Answers may vary)
400
Athletes won honor and a laurel wreath crown when they won an olympic game in Athens. What do athletes win now when they win an olympic game?
They win a gold medal for 1st place, a silver medal for 2nd place, and a bronze medal for 3rd place. 
400
What does civilization mean?
A large group of people living together in an organized way.
500
What is a tribute? Give an example of a tribute.
A tribute is a gift or a compliment given to honor the contribution of a particular person or group. Marathons where named as a tribute to Pheidippides 26 mile run.
500
What is a philosopher? Give one example of a philosopher.
A person who studies life, knowledge and truth like Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Aristotle taught knowledge to Alexander the Great.
500
Name 2 elements of nature the Ancient Greeks believed were controlled by a god. 100 extra points if you can name the god or goddess who controlled the element of nature!
Lightning, the Sea, Earthquakes, growth of Plants (Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter etc.)
500
Why did city-states form in ancient Greece?
City-states formed in ancient Greece because mountains divided rocky land into smaller areas.
500
This INVADER had many CONQUESTS which created a huge empire. He invaded Greece, Egypt and parts of India!
Alexander the Great