Ancient Greece

Greek Basics

100

The Ancient Greeks were polytheistic or monotheistic? 

Polytheistic

200

The Greeks are known for creating this form of government, where everyone has a say

Democracy

300

Greeks are famous for their _____________, or ways of questioning and thinking about certain topics. 

Philosophy

400

This city is the capital or central city in Greece

Athens

500

The Greeks are known for their a___________, which can still be seen with the design of buildings today. 

architecture

Greek Government

100

This form of government is when everyone has a say when making decisions. 

Democracy

200

This form of government is when a small group of people make decisions for the civilization. 

Oligarchy

300

This form of government is when either a king or queen makes decisions foe the people. 

Monarchy

400

This form of government is when one person takes control and makes decisions using force.

Tyranny

500

What is the difference between a monarchy and an oligarchy? 

Monarchy= 1 king or queen makes decisions

Oligarchy= small group of people make decisions

Greek gods/goddesses

100

This is the god of the sky, thunder, and weather 

Zeus

200

This is the god of the seas, earthquakes, horses, and storms. 

Poseidon 

300

This is the god of war and courage

Ares

400

This the queen of the gods, and is the goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family

Hera

500

This is the god of the sun, music, and poetry

Apollo

Greek Sports

100

True or false: The Greek olympics became a model for other societies to follow. 

True

200

Winners of olympic games were celebrated with what items? 

Trophies, medals, crowns, and statues

300

What were two of the sports that Greeks played at the olympics? 

javelin, discus, chariot racing, wrestling, boxing, track and field

400

Greek's emphasis on sports led to the creation and design of these things we still use today.

Gymnasium, stadiums, and training methods.

500

This is the city where the first Greek olympics were held.

Olympia

Greek Math, Science, Engineering

100

What machine did the Greeks invent to move heavy objects? 

crane

200

The Greeks improved the design of this, making travel, import, and export of goods easier and safer. 

ships/boats

300

Greek mathematicians like Euclid and Pythagoras invented this subject area within math. 

Geometry

400

This Greek philosopher observed animals in nature and classified them based on appearance. 

Aristotle

500

What was significant about the advancement of Greek medicine? 

They tracked symptoms, figured out how the person actually got sick, and provided the correct medicine for patients.