Geography
Describe the soil or geography in Greece.
Rocky and mountains
What type of religion did the ancient Greeks practice?
polytheism
Homer
Who did the Greeks honor during the Olympics?
the gods
Greek statues and columns were made of
marble
What TWO types of animals did the Greeks keep?
Goats and Sheep
How many major gods and goddesses did the Greeks have?
12
What is the name of a long poem that usually follows a hero?
Epic poem
Who was allowed to compete in the Olympics? (ex. boys/girls/men/women...)
men
Doric, Lonic, and Corinthian are 3 types of
columns
olive trees and grapevines
Name something that the city-states did to honor their gods.
have festivals, offer sacrifices or build shrines in their homes
What do you call a story that teaches a moral lesson?
A fable
Name 2 events held at the Olympics
running, wrestling, javelin throwin, jumping
What was the name of the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena?
The Parthenon
What sea did the Greeks travel on?
Mediterranean Sea
Who was the goddess of the city of Athens?
Athena
Who was the famous author of many fables? He was a slave who was released because he was such a great story teller?
Aesop
At first the Olympics only had this type of event
running
Two famous statues are the Colossus of _______ and the Statue of ____________.
Rhodes and Zeus
Sailors and traders
What was the highest mountain in Greece?
Mount Olympus
What were the TWO types of Greek drama?
Tragedy and comedy
How often were the Greek Olympics held?
4 years
Name a famous building modeled after Greek architecture
White House or Supreme Court