12 Olympians
Which goddess was born from the sea foam and is associated with love and beauty?
Aphrodite
Why did Cronus swallow his children?
He feared one of them would overthrow him, just as he had overthrown his father.
Word for "all gods"
Pantheon
Who ruled the underworld?
Hades
What is Hubris?
Excessive pride
This is goddess of the hearth and home, often honored in family altars?
Hestia
How did Athena come into existence?
She sprang fully grown from Zeus’s head.
Why did the Greeks travel to Delphi?
to ask questions about their future, about love, war, crops, and health.
What was Hermes role?
He guided souls from the world of the living to the Underworld
Name of the Greek Afterlife
The Underworld
This god was known for wine, theater, and wild celebrations.
Dionysus
What did the Oracle tell King Croesus before he went to war with Persia?
A great empire will fall
Where were sanctuaries built?
in beautiful natural settings
Why was it important for Greeks to be buried properly?
Because without proper burial a soul could not cross into the Underworld and would be doomed to wander forever.
Father/ Dad
Who was the god of war, representing raw violence and battle?
Ares
What escaped when Pandora opened her box?
all the evils, sicknesses, and hardships of the world
What are some ways the Greeks would worship the Gods in public? List at least 3
Going to temples, Festivals, games, and theater or sacrificing animals
Who was Cerberus, and what was his job in the Underworld?
the three-headed dog who guarded the gates of the Underworld, making sure no souls escaped and no living humans entered
What is the name of the Ancient Greece holy book?
They have none
goddess of the hunt was known for carrying a bow and being protector of young women.
Artemis
What lesson does Pandora’s story teach us?
Pandora’s story reflects how the Greeks saw human nature as flawed, curious, and capable of both causing and surviving suffering.
Name of the unwanted son of Hera
Hephaestus
What did the Greeks believe determined where a soul went in the afterlife?
Their deeds in life and how they were honored in death.
Where is Greece located? What are the three seas it borders?
Southern Europe, borders Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and Mediterranean Sea.