Ancient Greece

Greek myths___

• tell stories about Greek gods and goddesses or human heroes

• were passed down by storytellers

• remained unchanged from the original versions

Greek plays___

• were performed as a literary art form during religious festivals

• were mostly about the gods and heroes

• included the comedy and the tragedy

A description of athletic games in ancient Greece includes at athletes____

• began practicing as schoolboys

• competed in events such as sprints, wresting, discus throwing, and chariot races

• who won were crowned with garlands of laurel leaves

Achievements in math and science in ancient Greece include that___.

• Archimedes advanced the development of pulleys

• Hippocrates contributed to the study of astronomy

• Pythagoras studied geometry and developed a theorem about the area of the triangles

What is the definition of an acropolis according to the glossary?

• A Greek open-air market.

• A long poem about heroic deeds.

• A fort built on top of a hill.

• A story that uses animal characters to teach morals.

What is a "polis" according to the glossary?

• A political party

• A public forum

• An ancient Greek city-state

• A type of Greek architecture

Can you label the armour?

b

c

d

e

a

SHIELD

HELMET

GREAVES

SWORD

CUIRASS

What was the primary focus of ancient Greek natural philosophy?

• Understanding the fundamental nature of the universe

• Developing advanced technology

• Creating complex political systems

• Building architectural wonders

Which ancient Greek philosopher is known for his work on the theory of forms?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Pythagoras

What was the ancient Greek explanation for natural phenomena such as thunderstorms?

• Scientific experimentation

• Mythological stories involving gods

• Mathematical calculations

• Philosophical debates