Major Gods
How many Olympians were there?
12
Who is the goddess of springtime and flowers?
Persephone
How many people was the Council made out of?
500
Did poor boys go to school?
Most likely not
How old was Alexander the Great when he died? (Within 5 years)
32
Who were Zeus‘s two brothers?
Poseidon and Hades
What was the Greek form of the Roman god Cupid?
How many people lived at the base of the Acropolis and the surrounding areas?
Over 100,000 people
What was a common beverage besides water that people drank in Ancient Greece?
Wine
When did the first modern Greek ruler begin his ruling? (Within 20 years)
1832
Who were Hera’s two sisters?
Demeter and Hestia
What was Iris the goddess of?
She was the goddess of rainbows and messenger for the gods
When was the start of democracy in Athens?
510 BC
What was a common clothing choice?
Chitons
Which philosopher did Alexander the Great receive his education from?
Aristotle
What was Apollo the god of?
Music, poetry, sun, archery, prophecy, and medicine.
What color were Eos’s fingers?
Rosy
When was Athens made into the capital of Greece?
1838
What did the ancient Greeks like to dip their bread in?
Wine
What was the name of the first king of modern Greece (same person from 200)
Otto, or Otto von Wittelsbach
What was the familial relationship between Apollo and Hermes?
Half-brothers
What was the relationship between Adonis’s parents?
Father and daughter
4 million
What did girls do instead of going to school ?
Learned to spin and weave
What was a Greek ruler called?
Archon