⚡Gods, Monsters & Mythology
This god ruled Mount Olympus and was known for throwing lightning bolts.
Who is Zeus?
This crumbly white cheese is a staple of Greek salads.
What is feta?
The first modern Olympic Games were held in this city in 1896.
What is Athens?
This philosopher is famous for saying, "I know that I know nothing."
Who is Socrates?
This international sporting event takes its name from Olympia, where the ancient games were held.
What are the Olympics?
This sea god carried a trident and could cause storms and earthquakes.
Who is Poseidon?
This creamy dip is made with yogurt, cucumber, and garlic.
What is tzatziki?
Ancient Olympic athletes competed for this leafy prize instead of a gold medal.
What is an olive wreath?
This student of Socrates went on to teach Aristotle
Who is Plato?
This form of government comes from Greek words meaning "rule by the people."
What is democracy?
This fully armored goddess popped out from Zeus' skull as an adult and is named after a city in Greece
Who is Athena?
These grilled meat skewers are a popular Greek street food.
What is souvlaki?
This modern running event was inspired by the legend of a messenger running from here to Athens.
What is the marathon?
This king of Macedonia conquered much of the known world before age 33.
Who is Alexander the Great?
This field of study comes from Greek words meaning "love of wisdom."
What is philosophy?
This hero completed 12 legendary labors, including defeating the Hydra.
Who is Hercules (Heracles)?
This flaky dessert is made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and honey.
What is baklava?
In ancient Olympic Games, a flame burned throughout the competition as a tribute to this Greek goddess.
Who is Hestia?
This poet wrote the epic tales The Iliad and The Odyssey.
Who is Homer?
This form of entertainment gets its name from the Greek word meaning "a place for viewing."
What is theater?
This king of Ithaca spent 10 years trying to return home after the Trojan War.
Who is Odysseus?
This anise-flavored spirit turns cloudy white when mixed with water.
What is ouzo?
Before the modern Olympics were revived in 1896, the Games had not been held for over this many years.
What is 1,500 years?
This Greek shipping tycoon married Jacqueline Kennedy in 1968.
Who is Aristotle Onassis?
This branch of mathematics comes from Greek words meaning "earth measurement."
What is geometry?