Geography
Myths
Gods/Goddesses
Greek Life
Lightning Thief
100

On which continent is Greece located?

Europe

100

In Greek mythology, ______________ was originally a beautiful women who was later transformed in a monstrous Gorgon by Athena.

Medusa

100

The twelve great Greek gods were know as__________.

Olympians

100

The only occupation a man could have in Sparta.

Soldier

100

What's the name of Percy's trusty, magical sword, always by his side to battle monsters and fate?

Riptide

200

Name one of the three seas that surround Greece on three sides?

Mediterranean, Aegean, and Ionian

200

In Greek mythology, what are human beings referred to as?

Mortals

200

Home of the gods

Mount Olympus

200

What is the difference between a Direct Democracy and a Representative Democracy?

Citizens vote for everything / citizens vote for legislatures

200

What creature, part human, part horse, is the wise Chiron?

A centaur

300

Which Greek city is known as the birthplace of demoncracy?

Athens

300

These three sisters weave the fates of humans and gods alike.

The Three Fate Sisters, The Fate Sisters, or The Three Fates

300

Which Greek god was considered a party animal?

Dionysus

300

How has Greek architecture influenced our modern day architecture?

The use of columns

300

The half-man, half goat god of the wild, shepherds, and flocks

Pan

400

Name the large Greek island located south of the mainland.

Crete

400

What purpose did Ancient Greek mythology serve for mortals?

Many were attempts to explain things that would nowadays be explained scientifically, such as how the world began, or what causes storms?

400

The most revered Greek goddess, known for her wisdom

Athena

400

Who was the enemy of Athens in the Peloponnesian War?

Sparta

400

What heartfelt mission drives Grover to join Percy on his quest?

To find Pan, god of the wild

500

Which geographical feature contributed to the growth of the Greek civilization?

A location on a peninsula / use of the many waterways

500

a monstrous hybrid creature with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent.

Chimera

500

This energetic and mischievous Greek god was known for being a thief. To keep him out of trouble, Zeus made him messenger of the gods.

Hermes
500

How was life in Sparta different than in Athens?

Athens was more focussed on education and the arts, where Spartans were focussed on physical strength and military.

500

What is the name of Percy's fiery camp rival, who is always challenging him?

Clarisse