Greek Gods
Greek Wars
Phamous Philosophers
Greek Etymology
Miscellaneous
100
He is god of Earth and the heavens, ruler of the weather and giver of justice.
Zeus
100
Which enemy was of greatest concern to the Greeks.
Persia.
100
What did the Greek Philosopher Aristotle say was " the best provision for the journey to old age" ? Draw a symbol to represent your answer.
Education - books, school, teacher, kids at desks.
100
Point and name your muscles named after the Trojan hero, who as an infant, was dipped into the underworld river believed to grant immortality.
Achilles Heel, found on the backside of your ankle.
100
What is the name the Greek yogurt made from cucumbers, crushed garlic and vinegar?
Tzatziki.
200
Sculpt a symbol to represent Poseidon, the God of the underwater kingdom and brother of Zeus.
Poseidon's symbol is a Trident.
200
The Persian kings tried to conquer Greece in order to make it part of which empire?
The Persian Empire.
200
What was Socrates famous quote that linked to unity among ALL people.
"I am not an Athenian or a Greek,but a citizen of the world.”
200
Role play what happened to King Midas when his wish was granted.
King Midas was granted fortunes with every touch. Everything he touched turned to solid gold.
200
What city of Ancient Greece was the site of the first Olympic games?
Olympia.
300
He is guardian of the dead, god of the underworld and was banished by Zeus.
Hades.
300
Name the two Greek states that fought in the Peloponnesian War.
Athens and Sparta.
300
Who said “Young men’s minds are always changeable, but when an old man is concerned in a matter, he looks both before and after”?
Homer.
300
What was Athena's human name when she taught and cared for Telemachus?
Mentor.
300
There were five sports included in the pentathlon, wrestling, long jump, foot race and discus. Act out the missing sport.
Javelin. Students are expected to show the motion of throwing a javelin (pole).
400
Act out one of Dionysus' favourite things to do.
God of wine, parties and drama.
400
What was the name of the Greek person who helped to conquer the Persian Empire?
Alexander the Great.
400
What Greek philosopher said "If women are expected to do the same work as men, we must teach them the same things.”
Plato.
400
What did Eurystheus say to convey that every inch and corner of Greece was to be searched?
No stone is left unturned.
400
What is the name for spinach wrapped in a phyllo pastry?
Spanakipita.
500
Draw two symbols to represent the twins in greek mythology.
Apollo, god of sunlight, truth and healing. Artemis, goddess of the moon, hunting and childbirth.
500
What major event made the Greeks forget their quarrels and join in battle together?
The threat of invasion by a foreign enemy.
500
Sculpt a symbol to represent this quote by Aesop. "United we stand, divided we fall.”
Stick figures holding up the world, stick figures or people working together. One person on the ground, others working together.
500
What is the phrase that Helen of Troy inspired?
The face that launched a thousand ships.
500
Name the Greek government system that changed civilization?
Democracy.
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