Greek Religion
Each of these political units had its own gods in ancient Greece
What is a city-state/polis?
The number of major gods and goddesses in Greek mythology
What is 12?
This was a combination of five events in the Olympic Games
What is the pentathlon?
This god was honored in the festivals that gave rise to Greek theater
Who is Dionysus?
The Greek word for studying the laws of nature and loving wisdom
What is philosophia?
This Greek practice of seeking divine advice was often left to the interpretation of the person receiving it
What is prophecy from oracles?
These structures housed statues and altars to honor the gods
What are temples?
This activity was stopped so people could participate in the Olympics
What are wars?
The two main types of Greek plays
What are tragedies and comedies?
This philosopher developed a method of asking questions to reach conclusions
Who is Socrates?
These people were in charge of sacrifices and public feasts
Who are religious officials?
Greeks held these events to honor the power of their gods
What are festivals?
Only these people were allowed to compete in the ancient Olympic Games
Who are men?
This playwright added extra characters and is credited with creating plays
Who is Aeschylus?
He founded the Academy and wrote "The Republic"
Who is Plato?
Greeks believed this place was the home of the major gods and goddesses
What is Mount Olympus?
This god was honored with a 40-foot statue in Olympia
Who is Zeus?
The year when the first Olympic Games were held
What is 776 BC?
These three men were considered the great tragedians of Greek theater
Who are Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides?
Known as the "master of them that know," he developed syllogism and classification
Who is Aristotle?
This concept gave Greeks self-respect in their approach to the gods
What is the worth/power of the individual?
These two major contributions came from Greek religious festivals
What are the Olympic Games and theater?
During intermissions at the Olympics, these people would read their works
Who are poets?
This comedian got rid of the chorus in his plays
Who is Aristophanes?
Socrates was placed on trial for these three accusations, leading to death by Hemlock
What is corrupting the young, trying to overthrow the government, and denying the gods?