2nd Grade Domain 3: Ancient Greek Civilization

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

Is a philosopher a person who studies life, knowledge, and truth?

If a performance is excellent, or wonderful, might you also call it marvelous?

Is democracy a way of ruling that gives all of the power to the king?

Is the Parthenon an example of ancient Greek architecture?

Did the Persians win the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae?

Is a channel a large strip of land between two bodies of water?

The Greek city-state of Athens was named after me after I offered the Athenians the gift of the olivetree.

Did the famous and wise philosopher Socrates believe in buying lots of stuff and being alone?

If the student gave his parents a letter from his teacher, does that mean he was a messenger?

Did Alexander the Great work very hard to become strong and powerful?

Was democracy one of Sparta’s contributions to us today?

Is a city-state a large country with many towns and cities all under one government?

If you do something independently, does that mean you do it without help?

If you train a horse to obey you, does that mean you tame the horse?

Is a marathon a contribution from ancient Greece?

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

If you prefer something, does that mean you don’t like it at all?

Was Alexander the Great taking over parts of India a conquest?

Was Alexander the Great a famous invader of the Persian Empire?

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

Are the Olympic games today exactly the same as the Olympic games held in ancient Greece?

Did Alexander the Great succeed in conquering many lands?

If someone lives a Spartan life, does that mean they live a comfortable and luxurious life?

Did the ancient Greeks believed that Mount Olympus was the home of the most powerful gods and goddesses?

Is silk a contribution of the ancient Greek civilization?

Were Sparta and Athens city-states in ancient Greece?

Were the Olympic Games a bunch of contests that ancient Greek philosophers like Plato competed in?