Gods and Goddesses
I was the king of the gods
What is a marathon?
A long race, 26.2 miles
Where were the first Olympics held?
What was Sparta known for?
Its military, training, and soldiers.
What country were the philosophers from? (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle?
Greece
Where was the home of the Greek Gods and Goddesses?
Mount Olympus
What does it mean to debate someone?
To talk about different opinions on a topic.
What is architecture?
Study of designing and constructing buildings. Greece is known for their architecture!
What was Athens known for?
Its culture, art, and philosophers.
What is a city-state?
A city-state is a city that acts like its own small country
What god/goddess was Athens named after?
Athena
What is a philosopher, and who did we learn about?
Is a person who studies life, knowledge, and truth.
Socrates, Aristotle.
What is the name of the sporting event that starting in Athens Greee?
The Olympic Games
Alexander the Great conquered many areas. What does conquer mean?
To take control of a territory, people, or city.
Who was not allowed to vote?
Women, slaves, and foreigners could not be part of the government in Athens or Sparta.
The Parthenon
What does it mean to pay tribute?
Gift of compliment given to honor or remember someone.
What is democracy?
A way if ruling that gives the people the power to choose their leader through voting and elections
What happened to Spartan boys at age 7?
They left home for military training
Where was Ancient Greece? Describe where it was, what surrounded it, what the land was like, etc.
t is located on a rugged, mountainous peninsula in Europe by the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas.
What is Athena the Goddess of?
Wisdom
What does in mean when someone invades your land?
Someone who tries to take over your land.
Why did the Greek start the Olympic Games?
These ancient games were a way to honor the gods and included contests that inspired the modern Olympic Games.
Who is Alexander the Great?
He was a King that conquered almost all parts of the world that were known to his people.
What is Socrates known for?
A philosopher who taught by asking many questions.