Greek Geography
Which mountain was believed to be the home of the gods?
Mount Olympus
Name two famous Greek city-states
Athens and Sparta
Who was the king of the gods?
Zeus
What was the name of the games held to honor Zeus?
The Olympic Games
What type of landform made travel and farming difficult in Ancient Greece?
Mountains
What is the Greek word for a city-state?
Polis
Which goddess was associated with wisdom and war strategy?
Athena
What was the main purpose of Greek temples?
To honour and worship the gods
What sea lies to the east of mainland greece?
Aegean Sea
What city-state focused on military training and discipline?
Sparta
Who was the god of the sea?
Poseidon
Where did Ancient Greeks go to ask questions to the gods?
An oracle
Name one reason why the Greeks became skilled sailors.
Limites farmland / many islands / surrounded by seas
What city-state is known as the birthplace of democracy?
Athens
Name the goddess of love and beauty?
Aphrodite
Name one type of offering Greeks might give to the gods.
How did geography influence the development of city-states in Ancient Greece?
Mountains separated regions - leading to independent city-states
Why did Ancient Greek city states develop independently instead of uniting as one country?
Mountains and seas separated regions, making travel and communication difficult
Which god ruled the underworld and what was his symbol?
Hades / helmet of invisibility
How did religion influence decision making in Ancient Greece?
Leaders and citizens often consulted oracles and performed rituals before important decisions like wars or laws