Greek Mythology Jeopardy

A

100

Where is Greece?

Europe

200

The Greeks invented a way of thinking deeply about the world and the meaning of life. What did they call it?

Philosophy 

300

What is Greece also called?

The Hellenic Republic

400

In Athens, Greece, what temple is atop the Acropolis?

The Parthenon

500

What fruit did early Greek Olympians sometimes wear as medals?

Figs

B

100

What is one of the most famous Greek cities and Greece's captial?

Athens

200

The Greeks also invented a form of government, which we still use today. What did they call it?

Democracy

300

Who was the king of all the Gods and Goddesses? 

Zeus

400

I am the God of the sea. My brother is Zeus. Who am I?

Poseidon

500

We are the evil "gods" that Zeus had to destroy. What are we called?

Titans

C

100

Did the Ancient Greeks worship Zeus, Poseidon, or Athena?  

All of them

200

Art was very important in ancient Greece. What did the Greeks usually paint on?

Vases

300

Who was the guardian of the capital city of Athens?

Athena 

400

Hades is the Greek word for what?

Hell

500

I am the daughter of Zeus. I came out of his head and I am the Goddess of War and Bravery. Who am I?

Athena

D

100

What do we call the stories the Greeks told about their Gods and heros?

Myths

200

True or False? If you go to Greece today, you can see some of the ancient buildings still standing.

True

300

I am the God of music and poetry. My name is usually associated with the sun. Who am I?

Apollo

400

Which character from a myth had snakes on her head?

Medusa

500

I am a man who had to perform 12 impossible tasks to become a God again. I am the son of Zeus and am known for my incredible strength. Who am I?

Hercules

E

100

The ancient Greeks performed plays about their Gods and heroes what were these plays called?

Tragedies

200

I am Zeus's favorite weapon. You usually see me on a stormy day. What am I?

Thunderbolt

300

I am the one-eyed monster blinded by Odysseus. What am I?

Cyclops

400

The Parthenon is the most famous Greek building. What kind of building was it?

Temple

500

FINAL JEOPARDY WORTH 1000 POINTS!

In ancient Athens, what tree was considered sacred--with all its fruit belonging to the state, and the death penalty for anyone caught cutting one down?

HINT: The "fruits" come in green and black.

The olive tree