Places of Worship Flashcards
1
Q
What were the three places of worship?
A
Delphi, Olympia, The Acropolis in Athens
2
Q
Who did Athens worship?
A
Athene and sometimes Poseidon
3
Q
Who did Olympia worship?
A
Zeus and sometimes Hera
4
Q
Who did Delphi worship?
A
Apollo and sometimes Dionysus
5
Q
What is the difference between the Temple of Zeus and the Parthenon?
A
The Parthenon has 8 columns, the Temple of Zeus has 6.
6
Q
What festivals were in Olympia and Delphi?
A
The Olympic Games and the Pythian Games
7
Q
Which one was the most important to the ancient world and why?
A
Delphi - the Pythia (oracle)
