K3L4 The Olympic Games

K3L4 The Olympic Games

by WHITNEY FAIRCHILD

Multiple Choice

Who did the ancient Greeks believe created or controlled certain things that happened in nature?

• The moon

• Kings and Queens

• The gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus

Open Ended

What is the name of the god who the ancient Greeks believed to be the king of all of the gods and goddesses?

Open Ended

What different jobs did people have in the various city-states of ancient Greece?

Poll

What key components have you not learned about yet?

• jobs

• religion

• city-states

• leaders

• contributions

Poll

If they were riding in a private carriage, do you think Myron and Pindar were wealthy or just like everybody else?

• wealthy 

• like everybody else

Open Ended

What was the name of the religious festival, or sacred celebration, that people from all directions traveled to see and compete in?

Where were the Olympics held?

Open Ended

Who were the Olympic Games held in honor of?

Who were Myron and Pindar?

​What is the name of this famous sculpture?

​Who sculpted it?

What does the Discus Thrower depict (show us)?

What events were included in the first Olympic Games?

What are some events included in today's Olympic Games?

​PINKY PARTNERS:

• ​partner B - How are the grand Olympic Games today the same as the first Olympic Games?

• ​partner A - How are they different?

INDEX CARD

• How are the Olympics the SAME as the first Olympic games? How are they different?

• ​TWO complete sentences

• ​RESTATE BOTH QUESTIONS!!!!