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The Olympics were held to honor which god?
Zeus
Name 4 Ancient Olympic events:
Javelin throw, wrestling, Discus, Running, Long Jump, Boxing, Chariot Racing
How did the Ancient Greeks explain the natural world (before logic and reason)?
Through stories called myths about the gods.
What happened to Socrates?
He was sentenced to death by poison
What did Ancient Greeks make their art about?
The gods and myths
Why did Ancient Greeks perform dramas?
It was usually part of a religion festival to honor the gods.
How was Greek religion different than other religions of the time?
They were polytheists and their gods looked and acted like humans.
What did the Oracle at Delphi do?
The Greeks believed she could communicate with the god Apollo and tell the future.
Who was Alexander the Great’s teacher?
Aristotle
What did Alexander the Great spread throughout his empire?
Greek culture
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta and their allies
How did the Peloponnesian War affect Greece?
The city-states were weakened, many people died, trade slowed, and governments had to be rebuilt
What happened at Thermopylae?
300 Spartans tried to hold off the huge Persian Army in the small pass. They fought successfully for two days and then were betrayed.
How did the Athenians defeat the Persians in the Strait of Salamis?
The Athenian navy drew the Persian navy into a narrow place between two pieces of land. There were so many ships in such a small space they they couldn't escape
What was life like for women in Athens?
Women were not citizens, they stayed home and took care of the house and children, but they played big parts in religious ceremonies.
What was life like for a slave in Athens?
Slaves were property but they could have a variety of jobs.
