Ancient Greek Civilization

I received my name because I conquered so many areas during my lifetime.

True or False: Silk is a contribution of the ancient Greek civilization.

According to a Greek legend, the Greek city-state of Athens was named after me after I gave them an olive tree.

True or False: The Persians won the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae.

This is a place where a runner ran many miles during a famous battle. Now there is a race named after it.

True or False: Alexander the Great succeeded in conquering many lands.

True or False: If a student gave his parents a letter from his teacher, that means he was the messenger.

True or False: Alexander the Great worked very hard to become strong and powerful.

True or False: Democracy is a way of ruling that gives all of the power to the king.

In ancient Greek Religion, I am the king of all the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus.

True or False: Alexander the Great taking over parts of India was a conquest.

True or False: If a performance is excellent, or wonderful, you might also call it marvelous.

True or False: Democracy was one of Sparta's contributions to us today.

This city-state sent boys off to train at 7 years old.

True or False: The ancient Greeks believed that Mount Olympus was the home of the most powerful gods and goddesses.

True or False: The famous and wise philosopher Socrates believed in buying lots of stuff and being alone.

True or False: The Parthenon is an example of ancient Greek architecture.

True or False: The Olympic games today are exactly the same as the Olympic games held in ancient Greece.

True or False: Alexander the Great was a famous invader of the Persian Empire.

True or False: A channel is a large strip of land between two bodies of water.

True or False: A city-state is a large country with many towns and cities all under one government.

True or False: The Olympic Games were a bunch of contests that ancient Greek philosophers like Plato competed in.

Which one of these choices is NOT a contribution given to us by the ancient Greeks?

True or False: A philosopher is a person who studies life, knowledge, and truth.

True or False: If you train a horse to obey you, that means you tamed the horse.

True or False: Sparta and Athens city-states were in ancient Greece.

True or False: If you prefer something, that means you don't like it at all.

True or False: If you do something independently, that means you do it without help.

True or False: A marathon is a contribution from ancient Greece.

True or False: If someone lives a Spartan life, that means they live a comfortable and luxurious life.