Gods & Goddesses
Who was the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
What did ancient Greeks wear on their heads when they won an Olympic game?
Crown of Leaves
Name a famous Greek philosopher?
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
What is democracy?
a system where people get to vote for their choice
What is the main purpose of Greek temples?
to worship the gods
Who was the goddess of wisdom?
Athena
Which city-state had a strong army?
Sparta
Why are the ancient Greeks important to us today?
They taught us about democracy
Who was the Greek god of the sea?
Poseidon
What did ancient Greeks believe happened on Mount Olympus?
It was where the gods lived
Who was the king and greatest army leader in Sparta?
Alexander the Great
Who did the marathon honor?
the gods
What happened to 7 year old boys in Ancient Greece in the city-state of Sparta?
They would train for soldiers.
What is Zeus' power?
lightning
What is a marathon?
a long distance race