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Greek Mythology Scavenger Hunt
Gods, Goddesses and Heroes
What is a myth?
Who wrote the myths?
What were the gods like?
Stories of gods, goddesses and heroes
What does Demeter’s Latin name Cerus give us in our language today?
Who is Cerberus?
Who is Persephone?
Who were the muses and what was their function?
Who is Aphrodite and how was she born?
Describe and name her son.
Who is Herakles?
What did Hera try to do to Herakles?
Describe Herakles first labor.
What were the golden apples of Hesperides and how did Herakles obtain it?
What happened at the end of Herakle’s life?
Victories and Conquests
Ancient Athletics: A Quest for Excellence
What were some of the prizes awarded to athletes who won their competitions?
What was part of a young boy’s education?
What events were included in a pentathalon?
What did Greek athletes use as sunscreen before competing?
What kind of wreath was awarded to winners of athletic competitions?
Battling for Victory: Warfare in Ancient Greece
Was war a natural part of life for Ancient Greeks?
Click on the helmet:
How old were men when they started training for war?
How old were they in Sparta?
Greek Democracy
What does democracy mean?
What did democracy do for the Ancient Greek people?
We the People
Where does out democracy have its roots? In what city in Ancient Greece?
How many citizens voted in Ancient Greece?
How many registered voters are there in America today?
Death and Burial
What was the average age for people to die and why?
Click on the bathtub
How old is the first bathtub and what was its purpose in death? What did it symbolize?
Click on the picture of the river
Where is the land of the dead?
How old is the tale of the Odyssey?
Where does Odysseus meet the souls of the dead?
Epics and Actors
What does “Seeing place” mean?
Before staged comedies and tragedies, what did the Ancient Greeks have for entertainment?
Why were dramatic performances developed? What god did they honor?