Greek Mythology
War between the Greeks and the people of Troy. A blend of myth, legend , and truth.
The Trojan War.
Athens is credited as the birthplace of this form of government.
What is democracy?
This Greek city-state was known for its strong military and disciplined society.
What is Sparta?
This event, held every four years, honored Zeus and inspired a modern global competition.
What are the Olympic Games?
This large island was home to the Minoan civilization
What is Crete?
This king of the gods ruled from Mount Olympus.
Who is Zesus
Only these people could vote in Athenian democracy
Who are free male citizens
Spartan boys began military training at this young age.
What is 7?
What happened to the Minoan civilization?
They were conquered by the Mycenaeans?
Greece was divided into these independent city-states due to its mountainous geography.
What are polis?
The Trojan War began after Paris of Troy took this Greek woman.
Who is Helen?
What does Democracy actually mean?
Rule by the people.
Unlike Athenian women, Spartan women were encouraged to do this to stay strong.
What us exercise/train?
Who was the God of War
Who is Hades?
Greece had no major rivers, but its most important crops included grapes and this fruit, which was used for oil.
What are olives?
In Greek mythology, this god ruled the underworld.
Who is Hades?
Athenian democracy had flaws. Only about this percentage of Athens' population could actually participate in government.
What is 10%?
Sparta was ruled by a dual monarchy, meaning it had how many kings at the same time?
What is two?
This type of dramatic performance, developed by the Greeks, often featured heroes struggling against fate.
The Greeks developed three types of architectural columns: Doric, Ionic, and this most decorative style.
What is Corinthian?
The goddess of wisdom and warfare, Athens’ patron deity, was this Olympian.
Who is Athena?
Athenian democracy was based on three pillars: the Assembly, the Courts,
What is the Council of 500?
Spartan boys trained in a brutal education and military program known as this.
This massive temple in Athens was dedicated to Athena.
What is the Parthenon?
Which geographic feature had the most significant influence on Ancient Greece?
Mountains and seas