The Panathenaia

What was the Panathenaic festival?

• A festival in honor of Zeus

• A harvest festival

• The main festival of Athena at Athens

• A celebration of the city's founding

When was the Panathenaic festival held?

• Every spring

• Every autumn

• Every summer

• Every winter

How often was the Great Panathenaia celebrated?

• Every five years

• Every four years

• Every two years

• Every year

What task did a group of girls have before the festival?

• Weaving a new dress for the goddess

• Cooking for the feast

• Decorating the city

• Gathering olives

Where was the new dress draped?

• On the high priestess

• On the city gates

• On an old olive-wood statue of the goddess

• On the statue in the Parthenon

What was the main activity during the festival?

• A battle reenactment

• A theatrical performance

• A procession with the new dress

• A poetry reading

What happened to the cattle during the festival?

• They were raced

• They were displayed

• They were sold

• They were sacrificed

What did the people do with the meat from the sacrifice?

• Sold it in the market

• Donated it to the poor

• Gave it to the priests

• Feasted on it

What additional events occurred every four years at the Great Panathenaia?

• Fireworks and dances

• A sailing competition

• A city-wide treasure hunt

• Athletics, poetry recitation, and music competitions

What were the prizes for the competitions?

• Gold coins

• Specially painted jars filled with olive oil

• Statues in their likeness

• A crown of olives