Vocabulary
What word means:
to have no definite plan or purpose
(labyrinth, proof, aimlessly, amusing)
aimlessly
True or False:
A Greek myth is a true (nonfiction) story that retells actual events from long ago.
False
Where did the ancient Greeks believe the gods and goddesses lived?
Mount Olympus
This city-state is known for the creation of democracy and its olive trees.
Athens
Which punctuation mark belongs in this sentence?
I am going to school_
a period (.)
What word means:
the type of insect a spider is
(labyrinth, arachnids, guidance, amusing)
arachnids
True or False:
According to Greek myth, Atlas must hold up the sky forever as a punishment from Zeus.
True
How were the Greek gods and goddesses different from humans?
They had supernatural powers.
They did not die (immortal).
Olympia is known to be the first place to host this very important sporting event.
The Olympic Games
Which punctuation mark belongs in this sentence?
What are you eating for lunch_
a question mark (?)
What word means:
to really want or to long for something
(guidance, proof, labyrinth, insisted)
insisted
This Greek goddess stopped helping the crops grow when her daughter, Persephone, went missing.
Demeter
True or False:
Most of the characters in Greek myths are gods and goddesses.
True
A 26 mile race named after a Greek battle.
Marathon
Which punctuation mark belongs in this sentence?
Did you take my pencil_
a question mark (?)
What word means:
evidence that something happened
(proof, arachnids, guidance, amusing)
proof
This Greek myth tells the story about a character opening a special box that contains evil and sorrow.
"Prometheus and Pandora"
Who is the leader of all the gods and goddesses and is able to control lightning with his special powers?
Zeus
This man is known to be a great ruler, conqueror, and philosopher in ancient Greece.
Alexander the Great
Which punctuation mark belongs in this sentence?
Stop running_
an exclamation point (!)