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Athens and the Olive Tree

Authored by Jessica Kepp

English

2nd Grade

CCSS covered

Used 7+ times

Athens and the Olive Tree
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Where does the name Athens come from?

The god Anthon

The goddess Athena

The city-state of Antonia

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following describe the ideal place the ancient Athenians found for their city?

near the sea with a harbor for fishing and trade and near a high hill for safety

Between two valleys

In the middle of a forest to use tress for protection

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

According to the legend, which god first appeared to the Athenians when they were trying to find a name for their city?

Hermes

Zeus

Poseidon

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What blessing did he offer the ancient Greeks?

good luck in fishing and safe travel for their ships

plenty of animals for food

many riches

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How did the people feel about Poseidon's offer?

Confused

Angry

Overjoyed

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who appeared before the Athenians before they decided to accept Poseidon's offer?

Zeus

Athena

Hera

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Athena the goddess of?

The wind and rain

Hunting and gathering

Wisdom and war

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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