Greece Gets an Alphabet
What happened to the barbarians who lived in Greece?
They became civilized - built houses, learned how to read, etc.
What was the one-eyed monster called?
Cyclops
Zeus, the king of the gods
Did they kill their neighbors for fun?
No. They wrestled, raced, danced, etc.
In what way what the stories of Odysseus and Troy passed down?
word to mouth, story telling
What mountain was the Olympics named after?
Mount Olympus, where the gods were supposed to live
Did the women go out and find food?
No, they stayed indoors.
Who first wrote down these type of stories (such as Odysseus and Troy)?
The poet, Homer
What is a virtue?
Something good about a person
What hero is the Odyssey named after?
Odysseus
How did Odysseus get revenge on the Cyclops?
He blinded him/put his eye out.
What virtues did the Olympic Games reward?
Strength and courage
Why did Poseidon get angry at Oysseus and his men?
Because they forgot to thank him for their victory over Troy
How did the men get out of the cave?
They held on to the Cyclops' sheep when he let them out in the morning.
Who was allowed to compete in the Olympic Games? (who and from where)
Men from Greece