Ancient Greeks Flashcards
Who first settled in Ancient Greece and in what year?
The minoans first settled in Ancient Greece in 3000 BC
Where were the first settlers from?
Turkey/Middle East
When were the first Olympics?
776BC
When were the first modern Olympics?
1896
Name 5 Greek gods
Hera, Zeus, Poseidon, Hercules and Athena
What was the difference between Sparta And Athens?
Sparta is a millitray state and Athens was the centre of learning: Philosophy art and science
When was the classical period in Ancient Greece?
510BC
What does Philosophy mean?
Love of wisdom
When did the library of Alexandria burn?
48BC
When was the library of Alexandria built?
283BC
What are frescos painted on to?
Walls directly
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Which city is the capital of Germany?
Berlin
True or False: Madrid is the capital of Italy.
False
Fill in the blank: The capital of the United Kingdom is _____.
London
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
Which city serves as the capital of Greece?
Athens
What is the capital of Norway?
Oslo
True or False: The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
True
Fill in the blank: The capital city of Portugal is _____.
Lisbon
What is the capital of Hungary?
Budapest
Which city is the capital of Belgium?
Brussels