Mythology
What was left in the box after Pandora let everything else out?
hope
Name of game in which a person throws something that resembles a frisbee
discus
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles
What does CE stand for ?
Common Era
What does BCE stand for?
Before Common Era
Who is the winged Goddess of victory?
Nike!
Did the first olympics begin in BCE or CE?
BCE
What did TWO things did Pheidipides do when he got to Athens after his marathon?
He told Athenians that they had won the war and then dropped dead from exhaustion from running so much.
What is the main vegetable in the Greek food called moussaka?
eggplant
Why did BC change to BCE?
To include people of all different religions.
Who was so heartbroken by Narcissus that she ended up in a cave with just a few words repeated from her mouth?
Echo
What animal was sacrificed during the ancient olympics?
cows
How long is a half Marathon?
13.1 miles
What vegetable do Americanized Greek salads have that they don't have in Greece?
lettuce
name 5 Greek foods or drinks
gyro, tzatziki, baklava, moussaka, Greek coffee, ouzo, tiropita, spanikopita (spinach pie), Greek salad
Who causes the seasons, according to the ancient Greeks?
Persephone
When and where did the first modern Olympics begin? You have to get both right.
1896 in Athens
Who did Pheidipides run to ask for help against the the armed forces who were about to attack them? Hint: these people said no.
The Spartans
Where did the company Nike get their symbol from?
the wings of Nike (from a little incense holding statue)
How many years ago was it 2000 BCE?
4023 years ago
Who was tied to a cliff for his liver to be picked out by a bird every day?
Prometheus
What is the name of the sport that is a mix of wrestling and boxing?
pankration
From what city to what city did Pheidippides run in what became the first marathon?
From Marathon to Athens
What are 2 ingredients in tzatziki sauce?
cucumber, yogurt, olive oil, sometimes dill
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