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Where is Greece?
Europe
What is one of the most famous Greek cities and Greece's captial?
Athens
Did the Ancient Greeks worship Zeus, Poseidon, or Athena?
All of them
What do we call the stories the Greeks told about their Gods and heros?
Myths
The ancient Greeks performed plays about their Gods and heroes what were these plays called?
Tragedies
The Greeks invented a way of thinking deeply about the world and the meaning of life. What did they call it?
Philosophy
The Greeks also invented a form of government, which we still use today. What did they call it?
Democracy
Art was very important in ancient Greece. What did the Greeks usually paint on?
Vases
True or False? If you go to Greece today, you can see some of the ancient buildings still standing.
True
I am Zeus's favorite weapon. You usually see me on a stormy day. What am I?
Thunderbolt
What is Greece also called?
The Hellenic Republic
Who was the king of all the Gods and Goddesses?
Zeus
Who was the guardian of the capital city of Athens?
Athena
I am the God of music and poetry. My name is usually associated with the sun. Who am I?
Apollo
I am the one-eyed monster blinded by Odysseus. What am I?
Cyclops
In Athens, Greece, what temple is atop the Acropolis?
The Parthenon
I am the God of the sea. My brother is Zeus. Who am I?
Poseidon
Hades is the Greek word for what?
Hell
Which character from a myth had snakes on her head?
Medusa
The Parthenon is the most famous Greek building. What kind of building was it?
Temple
What fruit did early Greek Olympians sometimes wear as medals?
Figs
We are the evil "gods" that Zeus had to destroy. What are we called?
Titans
I am the daughter of Zeus. I came out of his head and I am the Goddess of War and Bravery. Who am I?
Athena
I am a man who had to perform 12 impossible tasks to become a God again. I am the son of Zeus and am known for my incredible strength. Who am I?
Hercules
FINAL JEOPARDY WORTH 1000 POINTS!
In ancient Athens, what tree was considered sacred--with all its fruit belonging to the state, and the death penalty for anyone caught cutting one down?
HINT: The "fruits" come in green and black.
The olive tree