Olympics
What city was the "Olympics" named after.
Olympia
The capital of Greece. To have stemmed from the Goddess Athena.
Athens
Who is the King of the Gods?
Hades 3 headed dog.
Cerberus
Who is the God of music?
Apollo
What happens if a city-state (mini-country) harms an Olympic athlete on their way to the Olympic games?
That city state is banned from the Olympics.
What sea(s) is Greece bordered by?
Mediterranean Sea
Ionian Sea
Aegean Sea
Queen of the Gods.
Hera
Demigod with snakes for hair. She would freeze you into stone if you looked her in the eye.
Democracy means government by the...
People
What was the most popular event in Ancient Greek Olympics?
Chariot Racing
The Greek Gods and Goddesses are believe to have lived on what mountain?
Mount Olympus
Who are the Gods that are twins?
Apollo (Brother)
Artemis (Sister)
Hermes partner in crime. Would help him deliver messages from the Gods.
Pegasus.
Greece is also known as the birthplace to what?
Democracy.
Who was allowed to compete in the Olympic games in Ancient Greece
1. Must be born in Greece
2. Male
3. Free
Optional: Owner of the Chariot. Which therefore, the above rules do not apply.
The largest Greek Island.
Crete.
Who is the God of fire? He is often made fun of by other Gods because he has a limp.
Hephaestus
The strongest man to ever exist. Thought to be one of Zeus' son.
Heracles.
Greece DEPENDED on 2 other countries for trade. Who were they?
Rome and Egypt.
The year the first Olympics began.
776 BCE
Which city was destroyed by The Greeks in the Trojan War.
This city is in modern day TuRkeY.
Troy
Which God/Goddess "in charge" of the most things?
Athena
Although Zeus is considered the most powerful, Athena is "in charge" of more things. They are as follows:
Wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, arts, crafts, and skill.
Half man, half horse.
Centaur.
Who conquered the Greeks and removed the Olympic games?
Rome