General Knowledge
What is a tragedy?
A type of serious drama that ends in disaster for the main character.
Which type of political system, and government did Athens have?
A Democracy
What was a "family of Gods" known as?
Pantheon
Which mythical city existed 'beyond the pillars of Hercules' and later disappeared after a major catastrophe?
Atlantis
What is a shrine?
A sacred place where objects are left to remember or honour someone, or some God.
Which city state was the most militaristic?
Sparta
What were the differences between Ancient Greek Gods and Ancient Greek people?
Gods were immortal, humans were mortal.
Who fell in love with his own reflection in the water?
Narcissuss
If someone is immortal, what are they?
They live forever; they never die.
Which city was beseiged by the army of Agamemnon, before he withdrew and left a giant wooden horse as a gift?
Troy
What was a tribute?
Something gifted or presented to the Gods.
What was Jason and the Argonauts searching for?
The Golden Fleece
Which Island was famous for the Colossuss?
Rhodes
The Greek city state on Crete was..?
Knossoss
Who was the Father of the Gods?
Zeus
Homer wrote this epic poem of 24 books which became known as...?
The Odyssey
Which creature had seven heads?
Hydra
This city state was the home of The Oracle.
Delphi
Which God was represented by a Hammer and Anvil?
Hephaestus
Founded a school called the Academy
Who is Plato?