Places
Athens, Sparta.
Who was Alexander the Great?
He was a king who conquered many lands.
What are the Olympic Games?
A series of competitions created in Greece.
What do philosophers do?
They ask questions and try to answer them.
Which city-state was named after the Goddess Athena?
Athens
Who won the Battle of Marathon?
The Greeks.
What were the Olympics like in the past?
Only men could compete and watch.
Are philosophers usually wealthy?
No.
Where did the Greek Gods/Goddesses live?
Mount Olympus
What does conquer mean?
To take over land.
What happened when there was fighting before the Olympics?
Fighting stopped for the Olympic Games.
What did Socrates believe in?
You do not need many things to be happy.
Which city-state created democracy?
Athens
How did Alexander the Great become successful?
He was intelligent and hard working, and eventually conquered many lands.
Who competed in the Olympic Games?
Athletes from different city-states.
What were the names of the three philosophers we learned about?
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Where was Alexander the Great from?
Macedonia
Who won the battle of Thermopylae?
The Persians
What were some events at the ancient Olympic Games?
Racing, horseback riding, discus throwing.
Which philosopher taught Alexander the Great?
Aristotle.