History
What was the name of the city-state known for democracy?
Athens
What were the ancient Greek atheltics competitions called?
The Olympics
Who was the king who created a vast empire across Asia?
Alexander the Great
What famous temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess sits atop the Acropolis?
Parthenon
What type of government was first developed in ancient Athens?
Democracy
Who was the king of the gods in Greek mythology?
Zeus
What was one kind of columns did the Greeks use in their bulidings?
Who was the mathematician famous for his theroem about triangles?
Pythagoras
What island is home to the white buildings with blue domes?
Santorini
In a democracy who holds the power to make decisions?
The citizens
What type og government did Athens create?
Democracy
What was the main outdoor meeting place in a Greek city?
The Agora
Who was the philosopher who taught Plato?
Soractes
What temple overlooks the Aegean Sea from the southern tip of Attica?
Cape Sounion
What was the name of the governing council of 500 citizens in ancient Athens?
The Boule
What was the name of the wat between Athens and Sparta?
The Peloponnesian War
What famous temple stands on the Acropolis in Athens?
The Parthenon
Who wrote the epic poems "The lliad and The Odyssey?"
Homer
What city state was home to King Leonidas and the brave 300 warriors?
Sparta
What kind of government did the city state of Sparta have?
Oilgarchy
Who was the philosopher that taught Alexander the Great?
Aristolte
What language did ancient Greeks speak and write in?
Greek
Who was the Greek scientist known for his work on levers and pulleys?
Achimedes
What mountain was said to be the home of the Greek gods?
Mount Olympus
In modern Greece what is the offical title of the leader of the government?
The Prime Minister