Gods
Who is the god of thunder?
Zeus
Who was the first one to prove the theorem now known Pythagora's theorem?
Pythagoras
This sculpture is believed to embody Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. This piece emerged during the Hellenistic period.
Venus de Milo
Who is the god of art?
Apollo
A resplendent marble temple built between 447 and 432 B.C. during the height of the ancient Greek empire?
Parthenon
Who is the god of the sea?
Poseidon
Who was the student of Plato for twenty years but is famous for rejecting Plato's theory of forms?
Aristotle
One of the most famous sculptures from the Classical period. This masterpiece captured the form of a youthful athlete mid-discus throw.
Discobolus
What were common themes depicted on Greek pottery?
Scenes from mythology, everyday life, and athletic competitions.
The temple which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Erechtheion
Who is the goddess of love?
Aphrodite
Who thought that "Pleasure is the principle and end to a happy life"?
Epicurus
Scuplted by Kritios circa 490 B.C., it stands as a pivotal work that ushered in the Classical era of Greek art.
The Kritios Boy
How did Greek sculptors portray human figures?
They emphasized realism and idealized beauty, often depicting them in dynamic poses.
One of the oldest monumental temples in Greece, stands in the north-west corner of the scared precinct of the Atlis.
Temple of Hera
Who is the god of wealth?
Hades
Who was the most important philosopher that founded the Academy in Athens?
Plato
Who is from Hellenistic period captured by the Greek goddess of victory?
Samothrace
What materials did ancient Greek artists primarily use for sculptures?
Marble, bronze, and terracotta.
The temple was constructed in the 5th century BC, during the 'golden age' of Classical Athens.
Temple of Hephaestus
Who is the god of wine?
Dionysus
Who is credited as the founder of Western Philosophy?
Socrates
One of the most revered Greek gods, and the infant Dionysus, god of festivity.
Ermis of Praxiteles
What did the friezes on the Parthenon depict?
Scenes from Greek mythology and historical events, serving both decorative and narrative purposes in Greek art.
Smaller than the other buildings behind it but no less impressive. It was completed in 420 B.C.E. during the restoration of Athena
Temple of Athena Nike