Religion
Where did the Greek Gods live?
Mount Olympus
What kind of trees grow well in in Greece?
Olive trees
What happened to 7 year old boys in Sparta?
They were taken from their homes and they live in army training camps.
How was the leader, Pericles chosen?
The people voted.
Name 2 contributions from the Ancient Greek Civilization.
Name any two:
Olympics Lincoln Memorial
democrac teachings of Socrates/Plato/Aristotle
marathon
Myron's statue or Pindar's poems
What is the name of the Greek God who is in charge of all of the Greek Gods?
Zeus
What kind of job is shepherding?
Taking care of sheep
Name two city/states we have learned about.
say any two: Sparta, Athens, Thebes, Olympia
Tell 1 fact about Alexander the Great
say any one of these:
His teacher was Aristotle.
He tamed a wild horse by giving it sugar cubes and changing it's direction so it wouldn't see its shadow.
He was determined. He worked hard to become a great warrior. He was a prince. He led the Macedonian army into battle. He united the city/state of Greece, etc.
How often are the modern summer Olympics held?
Every 4 years
Why were the first Olympics held?
To worship and honor Zeus
What does seafaring mean?
Making a living by fishing and harvesting other sea creatures. Taking care of boats.
In which city/state are the people known for being peaceful and being seekers of knowledge?
Athens
What 2 things did Alexander the Great do to tame the horse, Bucephalus?
Gave the horse sugar cubes
Turned the horse to look into the sun so he couldn't see his shadow.
I am named after the location of a battle during which Pheidippides ran as fast as he could to get help from the people of Sparta, and then he ran another twenty-six miles to announce victory in Athens. What am I?
Marathon
What is the name of the temple, built in Athens to honor Athena?
The Parthenon
The land in Greece is green and fertile - True or False?
False
City/states in ancient Greece liked to work together. True or False?
False
What important lesson did Alexander the Great learn from Aristotle?
The importance of observing and studying facts before making decisions.
I was a great philosopher who believed in balance and whose studies in science are still used today. Who am I?
Aristotle
Who is the God of the sea and all things on the sea, and earthquakes?
Poseidon
Name the 3 jobs found in the Ancient Greek Civilization.
farming, seafaring, shepherding
Why did Sparta have 2 kings?
They had 2 kings in case one was killed in battle.
Why did Alexander the Great’s soldiers think he was brave?
He would ride in front of his army.
He would take the same risks as he asked his men to take.
He never retreated from a fight.
What does Democracy mean?
The people have the power to choose their leaders and their laws.