Early Settlers
Bronze was made by melting what two metals together?
Copper and Tin
What is the name of the half-man, half-bull creature that lived in the labyrinth?
The Minotaur
Who was the leader of the Titans and father of Zeus?
Cronus
Who was the god of the sea and carried a trident?
Poseidon
Where was Troy located?
On the coast of Turkey
What early Greek civilization built the famous palace at Knossos on Crete?
The Minoans
What island was the labyrinth and the Minotaur located on?
Crete
What was Cronus scared would happen?
That his children would depose him
Who was the goddess of love and beauty, said to be born from sea foam?
Aphrodite
How many Greek soldiers were inside the wooden horse?
What form of government, meaning "rule by a king" or "rule by one," was used by early Greek city-states?
Monarchy
What did Theseus use to find his way out of the labyrinth?
A magical ball of twine
What was the war called between the Titans and the Olympians?
The Titanomachy
Who was the god of war, known for his violent and aggressive nature?
Ares
What was the name of the famous Greek trick that helped them defeat Troy?
The Trojan Horse
What natural disaster is believed to have weakened the Minoan civilization?
A Volcanic Eruption
What powerful ruler demanded the Athenians send sacrifices to the Minotaur?
King Minos
Who was the mother of many Olympian gods, including Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades?
Rhea
Who was the Olympian god of fire, blacksmiths, and metalworking?
Hephaestus
Who was the clever Greek hero who came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse?
Odysseus
What are three things that early Greek communities shared in common?
Language, Religion, and Lifestyle
What sea is named after Theseus' father, who leapt into it believing his son had died?
The Aegean Sea
Where were the Titans imprisoned after they lost the war against the Olympians?
Tartarus
Who was the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage?
Hera
Who was the king of the Greeks and leader of the army in the Trojan War?
Agamemnon