Geography
In which continent we find Greece?
Europe
How often are the Olympic games held?
4 years
Name of the God of the sky
Zeus
What happened when a boy turned seven in Sparta?
He went to the army
Name two characteristic about civilizations
Writing system, Large cities, religions, different jobs or leaders.
What is the name of the Holy place where the Gods and Goddesses live?
Mount Olympus
What is the meaning of the five olympic rings?
Continents
Name God of the music
Apollo
What was the name of Alexander the Great horse?
Bucephalus
We are very large animals that confronted Alexander the Great and his men in India. What are we?
Elephants
Name of the largest island in Greece
Crete
What happened if there was a war while the games were celebrated?
It stopped.
Name Goddess of love
Aphrodite
What is Poseidon God of?
The sea
I became famous for the many areas I conquered. Who am I?
Alexander the Great
Capital city of Greece
Athens
The games were celebrated in honor to...which God?
Zeus
Name God of the ocean
Poseidon
Why Athens has this name?
In honor to Athena.
I was a great philosopher who opened a school called “The Academy.” Who am I?
Plato
What are the name of two important seas in Greece?
Mediterranean and Aegean
Name two types of olympic games
Winter and summer olympic games
Messenger of Zeus
Hermes
Why the Greek cities were built next to hills?
Because if the enemy attacked them, the people would climb up and gather on the high hill behind the city walls, where it would be harder for the enemy to reach them.
I am the location of a battle during which Pheidippides ran as fast as he could to get help from the people of Sparta, and then he ran from me another twenty-six miles to announce victory in Athens. What am I?
Marathon