Vocabulary
Helpful or important things or ideas that are shared and/or passed down through time
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People who did this job, raised and cared for sheep.
Shepherding
He is the king of the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus and controls lightning.
Zeus
Queen of the Gods
Hera
Who was famous for his statues?
Myron
Called forth or requested to come
Summoned
People who did this job in ancient Greece, grew crops, especially groves of olive trees.
Farming
Who was the God of the sea?
Poseidon
This goddess of war, had a city-state named after her because she gave the people the olive tree as a blessing.
Athena
This GRAND competition was held in honor of Zeus. It is still held today every 4 years.
The Olympics
To try hard to outdo others in a task, race, or other contest (Think - Olympics!)
Compete
This job involved using ships and boats to carry goods from HARBOR to HARBOR. It also involved fishing to provide food for the people of Ancient Greece.
Seafaring
This MESSENGER of the gods, had wings on his magical shoes and helmet to make him even faster.
Hermes
Goddess of plants and the harvest.
Demeter
It is a key part of any Civilization. Each city in each valley became its own little nation, which we call? It had its own government and its own laws, which controlled the surrounding area.
City-States
On your own; free from the control of other people or things
Independently
Who are the group of famous warriors?
Spartans
Who was the God of War?
Ares
Who are two gods that are married?
Zeus and Hera
Who was the famous poet?
Pindar
A special job or task
Mission
Kings, queens, emperors, generals and people elected to rule are all in this category. It is a key component of a civilization.
Leaders
God of wine, pleasure, and theater
Dionysus
Challenge: This is a male. Who was the god of fire, and a blacksmith to the gods?
Hephaestus
The Parthenon was dedicated to which goddess?
Athena