Religion and Gods
Name the king of the Greek gods.
Zeus
What was the name of the free men who had full rights in Athens?
Citizens
Where were the ancient Olympic Games held?
Olympia
What type of government did Athens have?
Democracy
Who fought in the Trojan War?
Greeks and Trojans
Who was the goddess of wisdom and warfare?
Athena
What was the role of women in Ancient Greek society?
To manage the household and raise children
How often were the Olympic Games held?
Every four years
What is the name of the gathering where citizens voted in Athens?
The Assembly
What was the name of the war between Athens and Sparta?
Peloponnesian war
Which god ruled the underworld?
Hades
What were slaves called in Sparta?
Helots
Name one event in the ancient Olympics.
Running, discus, wrestling, or chariot racing
What was the name of the council that helped rule Sparta?
The Gerousia
Which famous battle took place in 480 BCE between the Spartans and the Persians?
The Battle of Thermopylae
What was Apollo the god of?
Music, prophecy, healing, and the sun
What was the name of the marketplace in Ancient Greek cities?
Agora
Who was allowed to compete in the Olympic Games?
Free Greek men and women in one cathegory
Name one responsibility of the ephors in Sparta.
Overseeing daily life or managing the military
Who led the Persians during the Persian Wars?
King Xerxes
What was the name of the temple dedicated to Athena in Athens?
The Parthenon
What type of clothing did Greeks wear?
Togas or chitons
What was the reward for winning an Olympic event?
An olive wreath
Who could vote in Athens?
Male citizens
What is the name of the Greek hero who fought in the Trojan War and was killed by an arrow to his heel?
Achilles