Gods and Goddesses
Who was the king of Gods?
ZEUS!!!
What is a philosopher?
Someone who studies people , observes, and asks questions
What are the contributions from Ancient Greece?
Democracy, The Olympics, Art and Architecture, Marrathons
What are the city states we learned about? (2)
Athens, Sparta
Who was Alexander's father?
King Philip
Where did all the gods and goddesses live?
Mount Olympus
Who was the first philosopher we learned about?
Socrates was first and the oldest, and his student was PLATO
What is Democracy?
Democracy in Ancient Greece, was where the citizens were able to vote for a leader instead of having a king. There was also a council of people who led the city state.
Describe Sparta
Teacher discretion
What did Alexander look like?
Short and Blonde (Very Handsome)
Who was the messenger God?
Hermes
Who did Plato teach?
Aristotle
Describe the Olympics of Ancient Greece.
The Olympics started in Olympia. People from all different city states came to watch (only men were allowed to watch and participate). Wars were put on pause for the olympics. Only foot races were in it like, running, horses, throwing discs.
How did Athens get its name?
They decided to honor the goddess Athena, and named their city after her.
What did people think of Alexander and Why?
He was brave and strong and smart. He was good at everything and during a battle, he would fight in the front and his soldiers respected that.
What message did Hermes have to give to all of the gods and goddesses?
He needed to tell them to come to mount olympus because Zeus wanted to speak to them all for announce something.
Who did Aristotle teach?
Alexander the Great!
What art and architecture was built in ancient Greece?
Grand sculpture of the olympians. Columns for their buildings. The Parthenon for Athena in Athens.
Why did Ancient Greece have city states?
Because of the mountain and landforms dividing everyone. It was easier for them to create their own laws and ways of living. Each city sates had their own leaders and laws.
Who atre what did Alexander conquer?
With his father he conquered Greece. After his father died, Alexander became king and then conquered Persia and some of Northern India.
What was the big news Zeus said?
Meeting of the new God, Dionysus. God of wine and people.
What did Aristotle teach Alexander, and how did it help Alexander?
He taught Alexander to observe and watch before acting. It helped him tame the horse Phesafulus.
Where did the word Marathon come from?
It came from the Battle of Thermopylae at Marathon (Athens versus the Persians), where Pheidippides ran from Athens to Sparta to ask for help. After Greece won the battle, Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to tell them they won. He ran 26.2 miles and died when he reached to Athens. To honor his memory and strength, they named every long race a Marathon!
Which city state invented democracy?
Athens
What happened to Alexander after the 13 year of battle?
He was begging to conquer India/Asia when his soldiers asked to go home. Alexander died of yellow fever and realized he was no God.