Religion
What does the temple of
Athens show about the Greeks?
The temple shows how important religion was to the the Greeks
Which God is ruler of all gods?
Zeus
The Greeks built temples for...
The Greek Gods and Goddesses
Where did sculptors in Athens set up a work shop?
Sculptors in Athen set up near the work site where the statue would go
What did the Greeks excel in?
Drama
Who did the Greeks worship?
Gods and Goddesses
Which Goddess is the Goddess of marriage?
Hera
What type of ceremonies were conducted outside of temples?
Religious ceremonies
What do sculptor apprentices do when designing a statue first?
They make a life sized clay model of the statue
How many people could the theater of Dionysus hold?
Over 1,000 people
What are stories about Greek Gods and Goddesses called?
Myths
Aphrodite is Goddess of...
Love and beauty
What do the temples show?
The temples show the importance of balance and order
What did painters do to the statue?
They would apply wax and bright colors to the statue if needed
What gender played every part in a play?
A male
What did the Greeks do to their temples?
They decorated them with pictures of the Gods
Which God is a messenger?
Hermes
What three types go columns did the Greeks use to build temples?
The Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
What did the metal workers do to the statue?
They would add pieces of metal to the statue
Why did actors in plays were masks?
Only men could act
What did the oracle of Delphi listen for when she was sitting her three leged stool?
She listened for the voice of Apollo
Which God is the God of war
Ares
What temple was one of the most beautifulest temples?
The Parthenon
Who created the sculpture of Athena in the Parthenon?
The sculptor Phidias
What gender was not allowed to act?
Females