Greek Gods and Goddesses
Vocabulary Words
City-States
Philosophers
Fun Facts
100

King of all Gods and Goddesses

Zeus

100

You like to do something

Prefer

100

This city-state is known for being harsh, uncomfortable, and focused on war. Young men at age 7 start to prepare to battle in this city-state. What is the name of the city-state?

Sparta

100

A person who studies life, knowledge, and truth is called a what?

Philosopher

100

What did Athena offer and gift to the Athenian people?

An olive tree

200

God of the sun, light, music, and poetry

Apollo

200

A large strip of land between two bodies of water

Channel

200

This city-state is known as being named after the Greek Goddess, Athena. It is also where democracy was created. What is the name of the city-state?

Athens

200

Name the three philosophers that we learned about this unit.

Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates

200

Where do the 12 Greek Gods and Goddesses live?

Mount Olympus 

300

The messenger for the Gods

Hermes

300

A way of ruling that gives all of the power to the people.

Democracy

300

In this city-state, there is a religious event to honor the Greek God, Zeus. What is the name of the city-state where this happens?

Olympia

300
Which philosopher opened up his own school called the Academy?

Plato

300

What are the three jobs in Ancient Greek Civilization?

Farming, Sheparding, and Seafaring

400

God of war

Ares

400

Excellent or wonderful

Marvelous 

400

This city-state is famous for a battle. Sparta fought against the Persian army and in the end won. What is the name of the city-state?

Thermopylae  

400

Which philosopher's ideas about science still help us today?

Aristotle 

400
Who is the Goddesses married to Zeus?

Hera

500

God of the sea

Poseidon

500

To train an animal to listen or obey you

Tame

500

In this city-state, there was a courageous and brave runner who ran to another city-state in hopes of getting support with their army against Persia. What is the name of the city-state?

Marathon

500

Who was the original teacher who helped others learn about how they can ask important questions and why the world is the way that it is today?

Socrates 

500

Who is one of the greatest leaders to have ever lived and conquered more land than any other person?

Alexander the Great