Geography
Religion
Leaders and Philosophers
Contributions
Government
100
Alexander was king of Greece, __________.
Macedonia
100
Who is the Greek god of thunder, king of the other gods, and has the chief attitude in Greek mythology? He had a favorite daughter named Athena. He has a statue in Greece, Olympia.
Zeus.
100
Who was the well known warrior/leader, is the student of Aristotle, and founded the great city of Alexandria?
Alexander the Great.
100
What is one contribution from Ancient Greece that the United States use today?
A form of government or democracy.
100
What type of government or democracy did Greeks use?
A direct democracy.
200
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
200
The word for " belief in many gods."
Polytheism
200
How was Socrates taught back in the days? How did Socrates teach?
He was taught by asking questions. He taught others by asking questions.
“He believed that when teachers ask questions it encourages students to draw conclusions. “ (From the article, Philosophers & Leaders of Ancient Greece Online Reading)
200
What is one contribution from Ancient Greece that involves storytelling, music, tragedies, and comedies?
Theaters and plays.
200
Who were allowed to be part of the law-making group and be a citizen, and who weren't allowed to do these things?
Only free native men could become a citizen and be part of the law-making group, while women, children, and slaves could not.
300
What did the Greeks use the seas for?
"The early Greeks used the seas as a source of food and as a way of trading with other communities." (From the article, Ancient Greece – Geography Review Reading)
300
Which Greek god delivers items? (This god is the god of luck, trade and wealth.)
a.) Athena
b.) Poseidon
c.) Hades
d.) Hermes
Hermes
300
True or false:
Socrates pretended to drink from the cup of poison and faked his own death.
False.
300
What is one contribution from Ancient Greece that involves physical and sporting games? These are held every four years as religious festivals.
The Olympic Games.
300
Democracy comes from the Greek word "demokratia." What does "demorkratia" mean?
People rule (Another answer is rule by the people).
400
What is the percentage of mountains in Greece?
80%
400
Who developed the idea of polytheism?
a.) Native Americans
b.) Egyptians
c.) Greeks
d.) None of the above
Egyptians developed the idea.
400
Why was Socrates executed? How was he executed?
Socrates was executed because "Socrates regarded the tales of the gods as just make-believe. This upset the leaders of Athens and they threatened to bring him to trial for neglecting the gods and for corrupting the children of Athens by encouraging them to consider new ideas." He drank from a poison hemlock, which is how people got executed back in the days.
400
What is one contribution from Ancient Greece that is something use today in our writing?
The alphabet.
400
When did citizens come together to discuss whatever issues that had come up?
Every two weeks.
500
Where is Greece located? What continent is it in? Is it in the north of the continent? South? East? West? Southeast?
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe.
500
How many MAJOR gods and goddesses are there in Greek Mythology?
Name at least 5.
There are 12.
Answers may vary but it must include five of the following:
- Zeus
- Hera
- Athena
- Apollo
- Poseidon
- Ares
- Artemis
- Demeter
- Aphrodite
- Hermes
- Hephaistos
- Plus: Dionysos or Hestia
500
Who believed in proving things, or using science to explain events that occurs?
Aristotle. "Aristotle believed in using science and reason, rather than the anger or pleasure of gods, to explain natural events."
500
What is one contribution from Ancient Greece that involves columns, temples, statues?
Architecture.
500
Who did Pericles want to be part of his government?
The rich and the poor.