Greek Gods & Goddesses
Who was the god of war?
Ares
Which god was the Olympic Games held in honor of?
Zeus
What was Sparta famous for?
War and it's army
Athena
Europe
Who was the goddess of love and beauty?
Aphrodite
What were the only events at the original Olympic Games?
Footraces (running)
How old were Spartan boys when they began their military training?
Seven years old
What is the name of the temple built to honor Athena in Athens?
The Parthenon
How did Ancient Greece's size compare to present day Greece?
It was larger
Who was the goddess of hunting and nature?
Artemis
In which city-state were the Olympic Games originally held?
Olympia
Who were the rulers of Sparta?
Two kings and 28 councilmen
Who was the person elected to lead Athens in our read aloud?
Pericles
What is the terrain of Greece like?
Rugged, rocky, mountainous, etc.
Who was the god of fire and Blacksmiths?
Hephestus
What did the victors originally receive for winning an event?
Laurel Wreath
What was the rule for becoming a member of the leadership council?
It must be a man over the age of 60
What contribution did the Athenians create when they allowed citizens to select their own leaders and help create their own laws?
Democracy
What hardy plant grows well in Greece's terrain?
Olive Trees
Who was the god of wine, pleasure and theater?
Dionysus
Who were the two artists that made art in honor of the Olympic Games?
Myron and Pindar
What do we call a society like Sparta where people don't interact with outsiders?
A closed society
What was the group of Athenians called who met and discussed the leaders, laws, and life in Athens?
The Assembly
What are the 3 seas that border Ancient Greece (BAM)?
the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea, & the Mediterranean Sea