Mythology
This is known as the collection of stories and beliefs about gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters that were very important to Ancient Greek culture.
What is Greek mythology?
These group of gods and goddesses were the most important for the Ancient Greeks.
Who were the 12 Gods and Goddesses of Mt. Olympus?
This form of government, power rests with the citizens, who participate in decision-making either directly or through elected representatives. For much of their existence ancient city-state of Athens followed this as well as the U-S-A.
What is democracy?
This ancient city-state was THE cultural center of Ancient Greece, it valued democracy, art, philosophy, & education.
What is Athens?
This leader became not only King of Macedonia after his father Phillip II died but he too became pharaoh of Egypt and ruler of Persia after military conquests.
Who is Alexander the Great?
This type of was an important way for Greeks to pass down their culture and values to new generations.
What is storytelling?
This god was considered the "king" of the gods, god of thunder, lightening, and the sky, also Hercules' father.
Who was Zeus?
This form of government is when a king or queen has power and makes decisions for the people. The govt power is usually inherited and passes from parent to child.
What is a monarchy?
This city-state was known to be military aficionados, known for their strategic fighting techniques and even allowing their women to own businesses or be in the workforce when their men are fighting.
What is Sparta?
It took only this amount of time for Alexander the Great to defeat the large and mighty Persian Empire
What was three (3) years?
This was the three-headed dog monster who guarded the gates of the Underworld
Who was Cerberus?
This was the goddess of wisdom, strategy, warfare, and crafts. She was often depicted wearing armor and a helmet and carrying a spear.
Who was Athena?
This form of government is when a single person seizes power by force and rules without the consent of the people. They are usually an authoritarian ruler who has complete control and often rules harshly.
What is tyranny?
This city-state was quite large and very powerful, wealthy, & influential strategically located on the coast they were mainly ruled by kings or queens for much of their existence.
What is Corinth?
This famous philosopher was one of Alexander's main teacher's that instilled in Alexander the importance of Greek culture and education.
Who was Aristotle?
This person was considered a demigod (half-human/half-god), known for his strength & bravery, he had to endure 12 acts of labor that included capturing Cerberus & slaying the Nemean lion.
Who was Hercules or Hercales?
This goddess was the one of love, beauty, and desire. Oftentimes they were typically depicted as a beautiful woman and was often associated with doves, roses, and the color red.
Who was Aphrodite.
This form of government in which a small group of people hold power. These people might be wealthy, noble, or military leaders. Ancient Sparta followed this type of govt.
What is an oligarchy?
Although the city-states were independent name at least one thing each Greek city-states shared.
What is Greek culture, or language, and religion,or a sense of common identity?
This historical period began after Alexander the Great's death in 323 BCE and lasted about 300 years. During this time, the Greek empire was divided among his generals, but Greek culture, language, art, philosophy, and ideas continued to spread and influence the people of the Mediterranean and Near East.
What was the Hellenistic Period
This person was credited to killing Medusa (the woman for snakes for hair and turned men into stone with her gaze), by using a mirror and cutting off her head
Who was Perseus?
This god was one that the Greek sailors would pray to prior to sailing on the Mediterranean Sea for their journey to meet with their trading partners; the Phoenicians.
Who was Poseidon?
What are the Greek words that mean "people" and a "few"?
What are "demos" and "oligos?"
This city-state was one of the largest, served as a cultural center, rivaled Athens & Sparta for influence in Ancient Greece, and even depicted in Disney's Hercules.
What is Thebes?
This was known as the process of spreading Greek culture, language, ideas, and ways of life to non-Greek peoples and regions. Alexander's conquests led to this throughout his empire, as Greek settlers moved to new territories and Greek culture blended with local cultures.
What was Hellenization?