Ben Honeyford, Rianna Poole, Sandy Ibrahim Flashcards
Why were the Mycenaeans cruel?
They were warriors at heart.
How did the Mycenaeans take power from the Minoans?
The Mycenaeans had a bigger, stronger navy.
What was the realm of Aphrodite?
Goddess of love and beuty
What was the realm of Apollo ?
god of the sun, patron god of truth. archery, music, medicine,prophecy.
What was the realm of Ares?
God of war
What is the Roman name of Aphrodite?
Venus.
What is the Roman name of Apollo?
Apollo.
What is the Roman name of Ares?
Mars.
What is the Roman name of Aretemis?
Diana.
What is the Roman name of Athena?
Minerva.
What is the Roman name of Demeter?
Ceres.
What is the Roman name of Dionysus?
Bacchus.
What is the Roman name of Hades?
Pluto.
What is the Roman name of Hephaetus?
Vulcan.
What is the Roman name of Hera?
Juno.
What is the Roman name of Hermes?
Mercury.
What is the Roman name of Poseidon?
Neptune.
What is the Roman name of Zeus?
Jupiter.
What was a great Greek tragedy?
Œdipus Rex.
What was a great Greek comedy?
The Clouds.
What was a not-so-great Greek tragedy?
Chœphoroi.
What was a not-so-great Greek comedy?
The Phoenician woman.
How did the Greek gods “come to be”?
“Gods” of elements took on human aspects, then went into legend and myth.
What was the realm of Artemis?
Godess of the moon, mighty huntress and “rainier of arrows” gardian of cities young animals of women. twin sister of Apollo.
When was Troy attacked?
Mid 1200’s BC.
How many Olympians were there?
12 Olympians
What does hostage mean?
Person geld by another until certain promises are carried out.
What does orator mean?
Public speaker.
What does emigrated mean?
Left one’s country?
What does phalanx mean?
Greek infantry formation.
What does barbaroi mean?
People who did not follow Greek customs.
What does alliances mean?
Agreements between people or countries.
What does factories mean?
Buildings where goods are manufactured.
What was the realm of Zeus?
King of the gods, ruler of Mount Olympus, god of the weather.
What was the realm of Athena?
goddess of wisdom, war and crafts; patron of Athens and Daughter of Zeus.
What was the realm of Demeter?
goddess of crops, giver of rain and fruit and fertility.
What was the realm of Dionysus?
god of wine, Mysteries and the theatre, and wild things.
What was the realm of Hades?
god of death and the underworld, brother of Zeus.
What was the realm of Hephaestus?
god of fire and artisans, maker of panora the first moral women, husband of Aphrodite.
What was the realm of Hera ?
protecters of marriage, children and the home, wife of Zeus
What was the realm of Poseidon ?
god of the sea and earthquakes, brother of Zeus.
Why was Zeus the greatest Greek god?
He was the only Olympian who wasn’t eaten by Kronos?
Why was Hades exiled?
The Olympians didn’t want to socialize with the god of the Underworld and death.
What was a great Greek contribution?
Democracy.
Who started Spartan military power?
The Mycenaeans.
Where was Alexander the Great born?
Pella, Greece.
What was the realm of Hermes?
God of orators, writers and commerce; protector of thieves and mischief-makers; guardian of wayfarers; messenger to mortals; son of Zeus.
