Greek Gods and Goddesses
Vocabulary
Geography and Culture
100

Who is the king of the Greek gods?

Zeus

100

What does the word “rugged” mean in the context of ancient Greek geography?

rough; uneven

100

What adjectives describe the Greek land?

Rugged or uneven

200

Which goddess is known as the goddess of wisdom and war?

Athena

200

Define “boundaries.”

edges; real or imaginary lines that form a border

200

Which two seas were significant in their travels and trade?


Mediterranean and Aegean Seas

300

Who is the god of the sea?

Poseidon

300

What does “contributions” mean?

helpful or important things or ideas that are shared and/or passed down through time

300

What did the Greeks, along with the Egyptians and other ancient civilizations, build that we can still see today?

structures and buildings

400

Name the goddess of love and beauty.

Aphrodite

400

What does “independently” mean?

on your own; free from the control of other people or things

400

What is the name of the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and what is the term used for people who work at sea, such as fishermen and sailors?

seafarers

500

Who is the messenger of the gods, known for his winged sandals?

Hermes

500

What does “summoned” mean in the context of mythology?

To call or bring forth, often with authority

500

The high mountains in ancient Greece led to the creation of many small, independent areas. What were these small areas called?

These small areas were called city-states.

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