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Ancient Greece

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  • On what mountain do the gods and goddesses live on? Mount Olympia or Mount Olympus?
    Mount Olympus
  • What do we call land surrounded by water on three sides?  An island, peninsula, or mountain?
    A peninsula
  • Who is the goddess of marriage?  Athena or Hera?
    Hera
  • All citizens share in running THIS TYPE of government. Is it an oligarchy or a democracy?
    A democracy
  • Name the city-state where military was a focus. Boys were trained at an early age.  Athens, Sparta, or Spathens?
    Sparta
  • A ________________is a settlement in a new territory that has close ties to its homeland.
    continent
    colony
    island
    city-state
  • Name three foods from Ancient Greece that you could serve for dinner
    Correct!
  • On which continent is Ancient Greece?
    Asia
    Europe
    Australia
    North America
  • Which one is a sea? The Aegean, the Macedonian, or the Californian?
    The Aegean
  • What is an agora? Is it a public space, a hotel, or school?
    It is a public open space used for assemblies and markets.
  • What is a Greek foot soldier called? (You made a shield they could carry.)
    Hoplite
  • What is a phalanx?  A military formation, a soldier, or weapon?
    a military formation of foot soldiers armed with spears and shields
  • A _________ is like a city (but bigger).
    continent
    polis
    Greek god
    Parthenon
  • Alexandria (in Egypt) was founded by and named after which general? (Look closely at the name of the city to help you.)
    Alexander the Great
  • Who is the king of the gods?
    Zeus
  • A typical Spartan army meal was a dish called black broth—THIS TYPE OF MEAT boiled in animal blood, salt, and vinegar. Is this meat veal, deer, or pig?
    Pig! (Extra 10 points if you have some in your refrigerator RIGHT NOW!)
  • Name the city-state where the arts and democracy were embraced.  Athens, Sparta, or Spathens?
    Athens
  • The ancient Olympic Games were held every 2, 4, or 6 years at Olympia?
    4 years