Ancient Greeks

What was Zeus the God of?

• Rain

• Earth

• Sky

• Everything

Who did Theseus fight in the labyrinth?

• Ariadne

• Minotaur

• King Minos

• No one

Why did the Greeks create myths?

• Because they were bored

• The Greek's didn't create them

• To explain why things in the world happen e.g. Storms

• Because they couldn't read or write

Where was the first Olympics held?

• Athens

• Crete

• Sicily

• King Minos' Island

What type of pottery are the Greeks associated with?

• Bowls

• Cups

• Beaker

• Vases

In the story, what was the name of the gift given to the city of Troy so that the Greek soldiers could enter the city unseen?

• Trojan Horse

• Trojan Donkey

• Trojan Mule

• Trojan Elephant

During Ancient Greek theatre, who played female parts in their plays?

• Women

• Children

• Men

• Animals

Who was the King of all the Ancient Greek gods?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Ares

Who might the people of Greece have prayed to, to ensure successful trade?

• Apollo

• Hades

• Hermes

• Dionysus

Which mythical Greek beast lived in a maze and was half man, half bull?

• Cyclops

• Minotaur

• Pegasus

• Hydra