Religion and Sports
Why was Mount Olympus important to the Greeks?
They thought the gods lived there.
A famous Greek sculptor was
Phidias
What was one reason that actors wore masks in ancient Greek theater?
Men played all of the characters and to show emotion.
Although friends encouraged him to escape from Athens, Socrates insisted on honoring the law. He died by drinking _________, the juice of a poisonous plant.
hemlock
A traditional story that helps explain a culture’s beliefs
Myth
Why did the Greeks agree every four years to stop fighting for a brief period?
To let athletes go to the Olympics.
Why was the Parthenon built?
To honor the goddess Athena.
A Greek theater was shaped like a _____ so that everyone could hear what was said. The seats rose in a ________ around a stage at the bottom.
(100 for each correct answer)
bowl; semicircle
Socrates declared that he was the wisest man in Greece because he recognized how ______________.
little he knew.
The word philosophy comes from Greek words meaning
"love of wisdom"
Athletic events, including horse races and chariot races, held as part of the festival called Panathenaea, honoring the goddess Athena
The Panathenaic Games
Match each description to the correct type of column
(100 points for each correct answer)
1) This column is thinner, sits on a base, and features scrolls carved into the top.
2) This column is the simplest, with no base and a design that narrows toward the top.
3) This column is the most complex, adorned with carvings that resemble leaves at the top.
1) Ionic Column
2) Doric Column
3) Corinthian Column
What was the main purpose of a Greek chorus?
To help people understand the play
A great ancient Greek philosopher who taught by asking his students thought-provoking questions
Socrates
A great leader who developed Athens’s culture, democracy, and power during its Golden Age
Pericles
What does the Greek love of sports show about ancient Greeks?
They valued physical fitness.
The hill above a Greek city, on which temples were built
Acropolis
The _______________, in Athens, could accommodate thousands of people.
Theater of Dionysus (dy-uh- NIE-suhs)
For what crime was Socrates arrested?
Asking questions that seemed to dishonor the gods
Why was Pericles famous?
He led the government during the Golden Age.
The oracle of Delphi was a priestess whose words were believed to come from
Apollo.
One of the greatest achievements of Greek sculptors was
making lifelike statues in natural poses.
What were the major cultural achievements of Athens?
Identify and describe at least two specific examples.
(250 for each correct answer)
Architecture: Athens was famous for its amazing buildings, especially the Parthenon, a temple built to honor the goddess Athena. Greek architects focused on making buildings balanced and orderly, and the Parthenon has rows of columns and detailed sculptures that show this.
Sculpture: Greek sculptors got better at making statues that looked lifelike. They started by copying rigid, stiff poses from Egypt, but later made figures that looked more natural and realistic. One example is the statue of Athena inside the Parthenon, created by the famous sculptor Phidias.
Drama: Drama was very important in Athens, where people went to open-air theaters like the Theater of Dionysus to watch plays. These plays were about comedy and tragedy, and they taught important lessons about life, morals, and values.
Philosophy: Athens was home to some of the greatest philosophers, like Socrates, who challenged people to question everything they thought they knew. His way of thinking helped start the practice of critical thinking.
Religion: Religion was a big part of daily life in Athens, and they showed their devotion through temples and stories about the gods. The Parthenon was not just a beautiful building, but also a religious site dedicated to Athena.
Sports: The Athenians loved sports, especially during events like the Panathenaic Games, which were held in honor of Athena. These games included chariot races and combat sports, showing how important physical fitness and honoring the gods were to them.
Which famous Greek philosophers followed Socrates?
(250 for each correct answer)
Plato and Aristotle
How did Athens' decision to pay salaries to people in public office help the growth of democracy?
It helped democracy by enabling people who were not rich to work for the government.