Greek Religion
The king of the gods who rules from Mount Olympus with thunderbolts.
Zeus
The most famous temple in Athens, dedicated to the goddess of wisdom.
The Parthenon
What did actors wear in ancient Greece because they were all men?
Masks
The most famous athletic event in ancient Greece, held every four years in honor of Zeus.
The Olympic Games
A movie set in the 1950's starring Olivia Newton John and John Travolta as high school sweethearts featuring a lot of song and dance......Greece? or Grease?
Greece
The goddess of wisdom and war. The protector of Athens.
Athena
The triangular upper part of a Greek temple, often decorated with sculptures.
Pediment
What was used by the Greeks in their performances to help people better understand the play?
Chorus
Which Greek Goddess was honored during the Panathenaic games?
Athena
The ancient Greek philosopher who taught Aristotle....Play-doh? or Plato?
Plato
The holy priestess who gave advice at Apollo’s temple.
The Oracle of Delphi
The simplest of the Greek columns.
Doric
What Greek word means "love of wisdom"?
Philosophy
The name of the city-state where the games honoring Zeus took place?
Olympia
What city did Pericles rebuild after the Persians burned it to the ground?
Athens
The god of wine, drama, and celebration who is honored with festivals and theater.
Dionysus
The most complex and "leafy of the Greek columns.
Corinthian
Who was the Greek philosopher that was arrested and sentenced to death for asking questions that allegedly disrespected the Gods?
Socrates
An event that allowed men to punch, kick and choke until an opponent became unconscious, surrendered or died.
Pancratium
What form of government grew in Athens when ANY citizen would be paid when holding public office?
Democracy
The belief in MANY gods.
POLYtheism
The famous Greek sculptor who made life-like statues in natural poses.
Phidias
The student of Socrates......Plato? or Aristotle?
Plato
What did the Greeks "call" from all wars so that athletes could travel safely to the Olympic games?
A Truce
Who was the leader of Athens during its Golden-Age.......Paradise? or Pericles?
Pericles