Greek Religion and Mythology
This term describes a set of actions carried out in a fixed way, often in religious contexts
Ritual
These types of stories were the earliest Greek narratives, describing heroic deeds.
Epics
What Greek word, means "love of wisdom?"
Philosophy
Name the most famous temple dedicated to a goddess, known for its architectural significance.
Parthenon
What do caterpillars turn into?
Butterflies
What were visitors seeking when they visited the oracle at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi?
Prophecy
Which Greek writer is known for penning the plays "Oedipus" and "Antigone"?
Sophocles
This philosopher believed in absolute truth and used a teaching method involving questions to reveal knowledge.
Socrates
What material did the Greeks initially use for constructing columns before switching to marble?
Wood
What's the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Name the mountain where the Greeks believed the 12 most important gods resided.
Mount Olympus
What innovation in Greek storytelling involves actors pretending to be characters in a story?
Drama
Which philosopher described an ideal government in his book "The Republic"?
Plato
Many of today’s churches and government buildings feature what architectural element originally used by the Greeks?
Columns
What city is the Golden Gate Bridge in?
San Francisco
Who is the Greek goddess known for wisdom and crafts?
Athena
Which two epic poems, attributed to Homer, are considered the first great epics of Greece?
The Iliad and the Odyssey
Name the philosopher who believed the universe followed mathematical laws and made contributions to the field.
Pythagoras
Which ancient Greek historian is hailed for his work, "History of the Peloponnesian War"?
Thucydides
What's the capital of the USA?
Washington D.C
Who is the god associated with the seas and earthquakes?
Poseidon
What is the primary difference between a tragedy and a comedy in Greek drama?
Tragedy: Sad ending
Comedy: Happy ending
Who is known as the "Father of History" for writing "The History of the Persian Wars"?
Herodotus
Herodotus and Thucydides are famous for their contributions to what field?
History
Who wrote a famous diary while in hiding during World War II?
Anne Frank