Civilization
What people group became more civilized or advanced over time?
Barbarians
Alpha looks and sounds like what letter?
"A"
What is the name for a person who believes in many gods??
Polytheists
What was the name of the author who was a Greek writer and and who was blind? He listened and wrote down the stories he heard. He wrote about the Trojan War in a poem and then wrote The Odyssey?
Homer
The Greeks invented a competition called the pentathlon, where athletes had to do 5 different events. What were those 5 events?
Discus throw, javelin (spear) throw, long-jump competition, wrestling match, and a foot race
What were some of the civilized sports the people enjoyed?
Wrestling, chariot racing, horseback riding, dancing, and army
Kappa looks and sounds like what letter?
"K"
Zeus
Who was the strong Greek warrior who encountered the Cyclops?
Odysseus
Who was not allowed to compete in the Olympic Games?
Women and girls but girls could watch
Because they began to learn to read and write.
"B"
Who was the goddess of wisdom who the Parthenon was built to honor?
Athena
10 years
Who competed in the First Olympic Games?
Who did most of the hard work during this time?
Slaves
Psi looks like Poseidon's trident and makes what sound?
"Si"
What is the name of people like Christians and the Jewish people who believe in one God?
Monotheists
Where did the men find the Cyclops?
Inside of a cave after being shipwrecked
How were the Olympic winners rewarded?
They were treated like heroes and rewarded with food and money for the rest of their life.
The barbarians began to wander less and settle into villages, homes, and jobs. What sort of ways did they make money?
Farming, fishing, and making wine
"Th"
Hera
He asked for Poseidon to send a terrible storm on their journey home.
What does the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" mean?
Faster, Higher, Stronger