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100
Which continent is Greece located?
Europe
100
Who was the king of the gods?
Zeus
100
Who fought in the Trojan War?
The Greeks and the Trojans
100
What kind of government did Athens have?
A democracy
100
What is a symposium
A Greek dinner party
200
Where did most people live in ancient Greece?
City-states
200
Who was Zeus' wife?
Hera
200
How did the Greeks win the Trojan War?
They tricked the Trojans with a large wooden horse.
200
What was life like for girls in Athens?
They didn't go to school, rarely left their house, and took care of their family.
200
What is a philosopher?
Someone who loves to think about things
300
What famous sports contest started in Greece and occurred every four years?
The Olympics
300
Who was the goddess of love and beauty?
Aphrodite
300
Who won the Persian Wars?
The Greeks
300
What was life like for boys in Athens?
They studied reading, writing, poetry, math, music, and physical education.
300
Name two great thinkers and teachers in ancient Greece?
Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle
400
What did Olympic winners get for a prize?
Olive wreath crown or pottery
400
Polytheistic
The worship of more than one God
400
What happened at the Battle of Marathon?
The Greeks won a surprise victory, and a messenger ran 26 miles to Athens to announce the victory.
400
What was life like for girls in Sparta?
Spartan women were more educated and participated in sports. They also spent more time outside of their house.
400
How did Alexander the Great get his name?
He conquered many lands around Greece.
500
The three bodies of water that surround Greece
The Aegean Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Ionian Sea
500
Who is the messenger god?
Hermes
500
Who was Paris?
The prince of Troy.
500
What was life like for Spartan boys?
They left home at the age of 7 to train to be a soldier. They slept outside with no blankets, and stealing was considered a survival skill.
500
Who was a great leader of Athens?
Pericles