Greek Mythology
I rule from Mount Olympus and control lightning ---who am I
Zeus
This person was an excellent storyteller and was known for teaching important values through stories
Extra 50 points if you know what stories he wrote
Aesop
Aesop's Fables
This kind of poem can often resemble different objects, what kind of poem is this?
Concrete or Shape Poem
This worldwide event originated in Greece in 776 BC
The Olympics
Who was allowed to take part in the Olympics?
Only representatives of Greek City-States
I fear my children would overthrow me
Kronos
**Bonus- What did he do?
This person shouted "Eureka" after discovering how to measure volume in water - who am I?
Archimedes
This type of Poem talks about an individual
What is a Biopoem?
Democracy got its' roots in Greece. What type of government existed before Democracy?
a- Monarchy c - Oligarchy
b- Theocracy d- Tyranny
Oligarchy
What material were most of the sculptures made out of during the classical period?
Marble
My curiosity led me to pen a container that released troubles into the world - -- Who am I
Pandora
Name what was released
Name 3 great Greek Philosopers
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Extra 50 points - whose disciple was Plato?
Who was the author of the Odyssey?
Homer
Why did greece develop city-states? How was that different than what we have in California?
Becuase Greece was moutainous, rugged and near water, it wasn't easy to get to different areas and so each town acted like their own city state.
What was the name of Achilles' immortal horse?
Xanthus
My music was so powerful it could charm nature and even the underworld
Orpheus
I practiced speaking with pebbles in my mouth to become a great speaker ---Who am I?
A- Euclid
B- Demosthenes
C - Pericles
Demosthenes
Poetry often Rhymes. This type of poem ALWAYS has an AB AB AB pattern
Rhyming couplet
Greeks loved going to the theater!! Greek Drama was very important to them.
1- What types of plays did they have?
2- Where did the plays take place?
3- How did they show emotion?
4- Who could go to the plays?
1- Comedies and Tragedies
2- Big outdoor theaters
3- they wore masks
4- anyone could go but you people were only allowed to sit in certain areas and some people were expected to attend
Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali, Simone Byles, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt are all what?
Olympic Athletes
50 pt bonus: where where the Olympics held this year?
Once a talkative Nymph, I was cursed to lose my own voice
Echo
I am known for a famous triangle rule about sides and squares --- Who am I?
Pythagoras
Bonus **Does anyone know what his rule teaches about a right triangle?
Anytime we use language to persuade or inspire other people this is called using.....
Which of the following is not an example of Greek Architecture?
a-parthenon b-temple of Zeus
c-Acropolis d-Colosseum
d-agora
Colosseum
**Bonus: What was a common element in all of ancient Greek architecture?
I don't have any friends!
Nobody likes me!
I will never be invited again!
These are all examples of what logical fallacy
Catastrophic Thinking