Athenians believed the city's public life was more important than their private lives.
Doric
a temple honoring the goddess Athena
architecture
the chorus
columns
They believed honoring the goddess Athena was very important.
True
wreaths of laurel leaves and a pot of olive oil
Apollo
The Greeks valued physical health as much as the mind.
Athena had not abandoned the city so they decided to rebuild.
priest or priestess who speaks for a god
the hill above the city of Athens
a statue of the god or goddess
a fesitval honoring the goddess Athena
drama
Greek temples were earthly homes for the gods and goddesse.
to honor the gods and godesses
False (The seats rose in a semi-circle )
chariot races, foot races, boxing, wrestiling, ..
Religion was very important to the Greeks.
a myth
pediment
a few main characters and a chorus
What is the Panathenaea?
At the temple at Delphi, the priestess responded with the words of what god?
What is an acropolis?
What word means the art of writing, acting, and producing plays.
Name three sporting events during the golden age of Athens.
Which column is the most simple looking and does not sit on a base?
The slanted roof creates triangles called.....
What is the word meaning 'the art of designing buildings'?
What is an oracle?
What is the Parthenon?
What did the winning athletes get?
What does the Greek love of sports show about ancient Greeks?
What is in the main room of each temple?
True or False: The Athenian theaters were built into the side of a hill with the stage on the bottom.
What did the ancient greek plays include?
What is the word for 'a group of men who recited lines that commented on the actions of the characters in a play'?
The temples were built with rows of tall what?
What do the temples of Athens tell us about the Greeks?
Houses were small and dirty. The city was large and beautiful. What does this tell you about the Athenian values?
People today use religious building as places to pray. How did the Greeks use their temples?
Why did the Greeks hold athletic events?
True or False: The seats rise around the stage so people can see and hear.
A traditional story that explains a cultures belief is called.....
After Athens was burned to the ground, someone noticed a leaf growing from the burnt trunk of the olive tree. What did they take this as a sign of?
What does the location of the Parthenon reveal about the Athenians?
