Jobs
What tree could the Greeks grow in great amounts?
Olive tree
Had different powers and skills that explained how something happened in nature or came to be
Gods and Goddesses
Leader of democracy
Pericles
Ancient Greeks started these games in Olympia, many countries still compete in sports.
Olympics
What was the land like in ancient Greece?
rugged, high mountains, valleys
What is a shepherd?
Held in honor of Zeus
Olympics
Created sculptures; from Athens
Myron
A famous statue Myron made while watching the Olympic Games.
The Discus Thrower
Had 2 kings and a big, strong army
Sparta
Fishermen or sailors who earned a living working at sea
Seafarers
Where Greeks believed the gods and goddesses lived
Mount Olympus
King of the gods
Zeus
What is democracy?
A government where the people have a say in choosing the leaders and the rules.
How did Athens get its name?
Goddess Athena, offering olive trees
Why were the jobs important?
To get food and trade with others.
What is the Parthenon?
Famous temple in Athens built to honor the goddess Athena
Wrote poems in honor of Olympic champions
Pindar
We run this long race today to honor Pheidippides, who ran to tell the news of victory after a famous battle.
Marathon
Focused on thinking, learning, and government instead of fighting
Athens