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Ancient Olympics
Greek Gods
Greek Monsters
Architecture
Government
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Why are the games called the Olympics?
the ancient Olympics were held in Olympia
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Who was Zeus's father?
Chronis
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What two creatures make up a cenataur?
man and horse
100
How many architectural orders did ancient Greece have?
three
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What is another name for the city-state?
polis
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When were the first games recorded?
776 B.C.
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Who was the god of sun, light, music, and healing?
Apollo
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Name a monster that even the gods feared.
Typhon
200
What temple is also a shoe brand?
temple of Athena Nike
200
Who were the rulers of an oligarchy?
a small group of citizens
300
What was the first Olympic game?
A foot race
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Who was the god of fire?
Hephaestus
300
What monster guards the underworld?
Cerberus
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What god is the acropolis at Athens dedicated to?
Athena
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What are the three main types of government?
oligarchy, democracy, and monarchy
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Why were the games held?
To honor the gods
400
What do Cerberus's heads represent?
the past, present, and future
400
Where did gorgons supposedly live?
the edge of the world
400
What are the three Greek orders of architecture?
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian
400
What type of government did Sparta have?
oligarchy
500
How long is an Olympiad?
4 years, it is the space between the games
500
Thanatos is the god of what?
Peaceful death
500
What did Cyclopes make?
Lightning bolts for Zeus
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What materials were used to make the statue of Athena?
gold and ivory
500
What type of government did Athens have?
Democracy