Leaders & Rulers
Did Delphi have a religous leader?
Yes, Delphi had a religous ruler called Pythia.
On what mountain are the ruins of Delphi found?
Mount Parnassus
What temple at Delphi was famous in the ancient world?
The Temple of Apollo
Who stood at the very top of Delphi’s social structure?
The Pythia, Apollo’s priestess.
In netball, which two positions are the only players permitted to shoot goals?
Goal Shooter (GS) and Goal Attack (GA).
Which god did Pythia deliver prophecies from?
Apollo.
In what region of Central Greece was Delphi located in ancient times?
Phocis.
Around what time did the Temple of Apollo gain significance?
The 7th or 6th centuries BCE.
How many tribes formed the Delphic Amphictyony?
Twelve tribes.
On a rowing shell, what is the name of the bracket that sticks out from the side of the boat and supports the gate?
Where did Greek city-states send people to hear the Pythia’s prophecies?
The Oracle of Delphi.
What modern distinction does Delphi hold due to its ruins and temples?
It is a major archaeological site.
The Temple of Apollo’s fame in the ancient world was tied to what two types of significance?
Religious and cultural.
Besides maintaining the sanctuary, what other responsibilities did Delphians have?
Managing the Oracle, managing the temple, and keeping records.
During a short corner, how many defenders (including the goalie) are allowed inside the goal?
5
What was Pythias' role?
Priestess
Delphi lies about 180 kilometers from Athens — in miles, that distance is closest to what number?
About 111 miles.
Why did the Oracle of Apollo make Delphi a center of power in Greece?
Because it gave divine advice that influenced decisions in war, politics, and daily life.
What was the main focus of Delphi’s social structure?
Religion.
In 2025 at Ellis Park, the Wallabies broke a 60-year losing streak against the Springboks at that venue. What was the result, and which player scored two tries?
The Wallabies came back from 22-0 down to win 38-22, ending a 60-year drought at Ellis Park, with captain Harry Wilson scoring two tries.
What leaves did the Pythia chew to connect with Apollo?
Laurel leaves.
In the ancient world, Delphi was believed to be not just a sanctuary, but what kind of “center” of Greece?
The religious and spiritual center.
How did the Oracle of Apollo achieve influence across all of Greece according to the paragraph?
By giving advice from Apollo that affected war, politics, and daily life.
Who ensured rituals were performed when the Pythia could not act alone?
The priests.
In Mean Girls, Gretchen Wieners' family is said to be wealthy because her father invented what frozen pastry brand?
Toaster Strudel.