Domain 3 Ancient Greek Civilization

The first _________ were held in Olympia. Athletes competed in a variety of running, throwing, and horse events.

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were ________ who studied the questions of life. They were called great thinkers.

The Persian king led a conquest to try to take land from Athens.

Alexander the Great is a famous invader of the Persian Empire.

The city-state of Athens is considered the birthplace of democracy.

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

Socrates was known as a great philosopher, which means he was a good doctor.

Alexander the Great used his mind to calm or tame the wild horse, Bucephalus.

The Greek city-state of Athens was named after me when I offered the gift of the olive tree.

The marvelous temple built to Athena is called the _________.

Pheidippides ran a short distance called a marathon.

The ancient Greeks believed that ____________ was home to the most powerful gods and goddesses.

As a young boy, Alexander the Great, never learned how to ride a horse, so he had to lead all battles on foot.

Athens is believed to be the birthplace of __________, which means men had the right to vote on rulers and laws.

The largest Greek island in the Aegean Sea is __________.

Each city-state was independently ruled by its own people, meaning they made their own rules and laws.

The Athenians were known for their marvelous architecture and art.

The people of Greece did not have the right to vote because their government was a democracy.

An area of water that cannot be sailed is called a channel.

Athenians showed their love of art and beautiful design in the architecture, or designs of their buildings.

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

The messenger god was in charge of keeping Zeus safe.

A tribute is a long foot race to the Parthenon.

A group of Athenian men came together and debated what would be the best laws for Athens.