Mythology
What was the name of the hero who had done the 12 Labors?
Hercules
Who is the ruler of the gods?
Zeus
Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
The Olympics are held every __ years.
4
The ritual ceremonies were held inside the temple. (true/false)
false, they were held outside
Who is the father of Hercules?
Zeus
Which god/goddess was worshipped in Athens?
Athena
What is the sculpture made of clay or stone to decorate temple walls?
Metopes
Name 2 sports held in Olympics
Chariot race, footrace, horse race, etc.
Which god was worshipped in the Parthenon temple?
Athena
Who were the 3 goddesses who fought over the golden apple?
Athena, Hera, Aphrodite
Name one of Zeus's daughter.
Athena / Artemis
Who is the most well-known sculptor who participated in the Parthenon project?
Phidias
What kind of crown did the winner of the Olympics get?
A crown made with olive leaves and branches
What is the purpose of building the temples?
They were home for the gods
Who was the woman that Paris got from Aphrodite?
Helen
What is Hermes's role?
God of thieves, messenger of the gods
What was the room in the Parthenon with the golden Athena statue called?
Naos
Which sports were removed because of safety issues?
Jumping on/off the chariot, chariot races
Name another temple other than the Parthenon temple.
Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Temple of Apollo in Delphi
Name 1 of the labors that Hercules has done.
Nemean Lion, Lernaean Hydra, Ceryneian Hind, Erymanthian Boar, Augean Stables, Stymphalian Birds, Cretan Bull, Mares of Diomedes, Girdle of Hippolyta, Cattle of Geryon, Apples of the Hesperides, Cerberus
Who is the god of metalwork and fire?
Hephaestus
How many columns did the Parthenon temple have?
69 columns
What did the name Olympics come from? (it was in the video!!)
The Mount Olympus
What kind of animals were sacrificed in ceremonies? Were they old or young?
YOUNG sheep, goat