Geography
The Agora, a public gathering space in Athens, was used for what? (Give 2 examples)
Businesses, arts, spiritual practice, athletics, socializing, etc.
This political systems was first created in Athens
Democracy
Who is credited with writing The Illiad and the Odyssey?
Homer
This movie set in Greece features songs by Abba
Mamma Mia!
The most characteristic and ancient element of Greek cuisine is what oil?
Olive Oil
What is a polis?
Greek city-states (e.g. "Acropolis," acro meaning high, polis meaning city)
Known as the father of medicine, Hippocrates is thought to have created this oath by which physicians had to swear by
Hippocratic Oath
The namesake of the city Athens, what was Athena the god of? (Name 1)
Wisdom, warfare, and handicraft
What is the most popular sport in modern Greece?
Football (soccer)
What is the national cheese of Greece?
Feta
Now the city of Lacedaemonia, this ancient Greek society was known for their fierce soldiers and militaristic lifestyle
Sparta
Known as the Father of History, Herototus wrote this book on Greek history
"The Histories"
Who are the 2 brothers of Zeus?
Poseidon & Hades
What is the Greek national animal?
Dolphin
This food consists of cooked meat, served on a pita, with tzatziki
Gyros
This real mountain is where the Greek gods were thought to have lived
Mount Olympus
What do we call the period of Ancient Greece's history that occurred before the Greeks introduced democracy?
Hellenistic Period
Medusa and her sisters are this type of creature
Gorgon
Which year did the Greek currency of drachmas change to euros?
This Greek casserole is made with vegetables and meat
Moussaka
Crete
This Greek philosopher founded the Lyceum, a combination school and gym used to train both the mind and body
Aristotle
This hero went on a 12 year journey to redeem himself after a violent curse was placed on him by Hera
Heracles (Hercules in Roman)
This playwright wrote Oedipus Rex and Antigone
Sophocles
The Greek city most well-known for its olives
Kalamata