Geography
True or false: All of Greece is an island.
False. It has many islands, but also a mainland connected to the rest of Europe.
Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
True or false: Ancient Greek myths were traditional stories and they aren't exactly true.
True
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Greece? (meaning they could vote, be educated, etc.)
a. men
b. slaves and men
c. men and women
a. men
Which of the main city states in Ancient Greece focused more on war: Athens or Sparta?
Sparta
What is an odyssey?
A long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience.
Where were the Greek gods and goddesses said to live?
Mt. Olympus
How did the Greeks win the Trojan War?
They sent a horse to the Trojans, but Greek soldiers were hiding inside of it so they could surprise the Trojans and win the war.
Which main city state in Ancient Greece treated women more poorly, but were more peaceful overall: Athens or Sparta?
Athens
Which one of the following was NOT an ancient Greek philosopher (great thinker)?:
a. Socrates
b. Plato
c. Zeus
d. Aristotle
c. Zeus
Every four years, a competition of games for Greek athletes took place in Olympia to honor ______________. This was the beginning of the Olympic games.
Zeus
Which is true of the Ancient Greek Olympics?
a. During the first Olympics, there was only 1 sport: a running race.
b. When you won the Olympics, you became a celebrity and were awarded a crown of olive leaves.
c. The Olympics were first created as a religious tradition to honor Zeus.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What natural landforms helped keep parts of Ancient Greece protected from outside invaders?
mountains, islands, etc.
How would you describe Alexander the Great?
He conquered a large area and spread the Greek culture throughout Europe.
Who is the god of War?
Ares
The Ancient Greeks created a democracy.
What is a democracy?A government where all citizens have a say in who is elected to represent them.
Where did the Olympics first take place?
What kind of images were painted on to Ancient Greek pottery?
People, animals, gods/goddesses
Who is the god of the underworld?
Hades
True or false: A Slave could become a citizen.
False