Athletic Contests
This event takes place every four years to honor the God Zeus
What is the Olympic games?
The worship of many gods or deities is known as
What is polytheism?
Be careful when mocking the gods, or this goddess will turn you into a spider!
Who is Athena?
Someone who predicts what will happen in the future
What is an oracle?
At Olympia, this item is passed to athletes to mark the start of the games
What is the Olympic flame?
The collection of myths or stories that people share about their gods and heroes is known as?
He ruled and lived in the underworld, which was inhabited by the souls of the dead
Who is Hades?
There are many things sacred in Delphi, but the most important building is known as
The winners of the Olympic games were rewarded with?
What are privileges and fame?
Purposes of Greek myths were?
What is they explained mysteries of nature and human behavior, taught lessons, and entertained people?
This God lived on Mt. Olympus, was the lord of the sky, and God of rain
Who is Zeus?
This person lived in Apollo's temple and made predictions about what will happen in the future
Who is the Delphic oracle?
What is all conflict ceased?
Citizens made sacrifices in front of the gods' temples during these days
What are holy days?
The amount of Olympian Gods and Goddesses
What is 12?
Located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus
What is Delphi?
Some religious festivals include athletes displaying their skills and strength to honor the gods with these five athletic events
What is boxing, wrestling, running, and throwing the javelin and discus?
What evidence shows that the Greeks respected their Gods?
Any of these answers:
What are house shrines, public prayers, animal sacrifices, temples, and holy days to show the Greeks respect for their Gods?
In what ways did the Greek Gods differ from the Egyptian Gods?
What are Greek Gods looked and behaved like people?
Two important sacred spots for the Greeks
What is Mount Olympus and Delphi on Mount Parnassus?