Ancient Greece

Question 1

In Greek government, what did democracy mean?

Accepted Answer

Rule by the people

Question 2

Which Olympics event is inspired by an ancient Greek legend involving Pheidippides?

Accepted Answer

Marathon

Question 3

Why did people give Alexander the Great his name?

Accepted Answer

He ruled so much of the world

Question 4

What is the name of the special sporting festival at Olympia

Accepted Answer

Olympic games

Question 5

Athletes prayed to ___________, the goddess of victory - she’s still a big name in sport today!

Accepted Answer

Nike

Question 6

WHo was the most famous thinker specially for his ideas about medicine

Accepted Answer

Hippocrates

Question 7

Athletes prayed to ___________, the goddess of victory - she’s still a big name in sport today!

Accepted Answer

Nike

Question 8

What is the dusty hill whereGreek people would decide the city’s laws?

Accepted Answer

The Pnyx

Question 9

king called Alexander led his army to take over Greece, Persia, Egypt and even part of India.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 10

Who studied plants, animals and rocks and carried out experiments to find out about the world we live in

Accepted Answer

Aristotle

Question 11

What was Sappho famous for?

Accepted Answer

Writing poetry

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