The Spartans
The Spartans were the specialists in this type of combat formation.
The Phalanx
Which deity is Athens named after?
Athena
What does the word PHILOXENIA directly translate to in English?
PHILO - Friend of
XENIA - Stranger
The Olympians call this place their home.
Mount Olympus
This is the last letter in the Greek alphabet.
Omega
Which group of people did the Spartans consider "an enemy always at the gate?"
The Heliote (slave class)
What is Athens most famous for?
Their invention and use of Democracy.
What does the word DĒMOKRATIA directly translate to in English?
DĒMOS - The People
KRATOS - “Power” or “Rule"
This island is the home and holding of King Odysseus.
Ithaca
DOUBLE POINTS!
This was the composer of both The Iliad and The Odyssey.
Homer
The Ruling Class of Sparta was given many privileges over their lower-class neighbors, but they were also the only class to be banned, by law, from doing this:
The Spartiate was banned from doing any work.
What was the one requirement of every Athenian male, regardless of the country's situation.
Participating in the democratic government by voting.
What does the word PHILOSOPHY directly translate to in English?
PHILO - Friend of
SOPH - Wisdom
The Greeks used to travel from far and wide to speak with oracles at this temple.
Delphi
The Greek religion was referred to by this name:
Hellenismos
It was a social requirement for every member of the ruling class to do these two things:
To fight for the state and to be able to read.
This one thing determined your role in Athenian society.
The Medimnos
When speaking about anything heat related, we may often find ourselves using this Greek word. It's also in the name of a Greek town, often referred to as the "Hot Gates."
Therm
In The Iliad, Greek forces sailed across this sea to get to the city of Troy.
The Aegean.
Why was the Greek alphabet so important?
It was the first to be written and read exactly as it sounds.
These were the three classes in Spartan society, and their roles.
The Spartiatae - Ruling Class
The Perioikoi - Middle/Merchant Class
The Heliote - Slave Class
This was the highest class in Athenian society.
=)
Pentacosiomedimnoi
Our sun uses the process of fusion to create this element, which just so happens to be named after the greek word for "sun."
Helium, derived from Helios.
The Spartans led a heroic defense against Persian forces at this location.
The Thermopylae Pass.
This was the only major god that did not live on Mount Olympus.
Hades