Athens & Sparta
Who was Athens named after?
Athena
At what age did Spartans have to go train for war?
7
What word means someone who enters a place by force in order to conquer it?
invader
Who was the king of the Gods?
Zeus
What word means somone who carries messages?
Messenger
What was the city-state of Sparta known for?
Fighting
Name 2 city-states in Greece.
Athens & Sparta
How long is a marathon?
26 miles
Where was it believed that the greek gods and goddesses lived?
Mount Olympus
What word describes a person who seeks to understand and explain people and the world they live in?
Philosopher
What did Athena offer to the Athenians?
An olive tree
What event was held in Olympia and was a contribution from the Greeks?
Olympics
What word means to train something to obey people?
tame
Who is god of the sea, storms, and earthquakes?
Poseidon
What word means a sailable route between 2 bodies of water?
In which Battle did the Athenians ask the Spartans for help, but they couldn't help because they had a holiday?
The Battle of Marathon
Who lost the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae?
Persia
What does "prefer" mean?
to like something more than something else
Who was the messenger that was sent to gather the Gods for Zeus?
Hermes
What word that starts with an M means excellent or wonderful?
Marvelous
What is a contribution from Athens that is still very important to us today?
Democracy
Who was strong, powerful, and brave and known because he conquered so many areas during his lifetime?
Alexander the Great
What is a city-state?
a city and it's surrounding land that makes an independent state
Why did Zeus call all of the gods to Mount Olympus
To announce that Dionysus was a new god joining them.
What word means a helpful or important thing or idea that are shared or passed down through time?
Contribution