Vocabulary
What word means:
called to come somewhere or to do something
summoned
Which city-state is known as:
A closed society with two kings focused on preparing for war and living a strict and uncomfortable life.
(Athens, Sparta, Olympia)
Sparta
I am the god of music and poetry. Who am I?
Apollo
What kind of story has royal characters, magic, and usually begins with, "Once upon a time..."?
fairytale
What is this sentence:
Can I go outside now?
question
What word means:
doing something by yourself, without help from others
independently
True or False:
A civilization is a large group of people who live together in a well-organized way.
True
I am the king of all the gods and goddesses and can control lightning. Who am I?
Zeus
What kind of story includes a larger-than-life character that retells how certain landforms were made with lots of exaggerations?
tall tale
What is this sentence:
The dog is sleeping on the couch.
statement
What word means:
the best or most perfect kind of something
ideal
What is ancient Athens known for?
democracy and olive farms
I am the goddess of hunting, wilderness, and animals. Who am I?
Artemis
This character was raised by coyotes and became a cowboy who rode a cyclone to create the Grand Canyon.
Pecos Bill
What is this sentence:
Watch out for the bee!
exclamatory
What word means:
something you do or say to show respect, thanks, or love for someone
tribute
Who is known as the king of all the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus?
Zeus
I am Zeus's brother and the god of the sea. Who am I?
Poseidon
This character took her father's place in an enchanted castle and learned not to judge someone based on their appearance.
Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
A sentence that tell you to do something is a ______.
command
What word means:
a way of running a country where the people help make decisions by voting
democracy
True or False:
The Olympic Games is a contest held every 4 years between athletes from the city-states.
True
I am the most beautiful goddess and Hephaestus's wife. Who am I?
Aphrodite
Name one fairytale and one tall tale we read in class.
Fairytales: The Fisherman and His Wife, The Emperor's New Clothes, Beauty and the Beast, The Magic Pitcher
Tall Tales: Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, Casey Jones
A sentence that gives information is a ________.
statement