Olympus Quest Review Slides
GRADE 2 • KNOWLEDGE DOMAIN 3
Mini-Whiteboard Showdown
Assessment Review Game
Ancient Greece Question & Reveal!
Write your answer on your mini-whiteboard when you see the question. When the teacher calls "Boards Up!", flip your board and see if you matched the answer!
Secret writing first • Reveal on the next slide!
Domain 3 Assessment Prep
Whiteboard Rules
How to Play
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Think & Write
Read the clue on the question slide. Write your answer secretly on your board. Keep it hidden!
Keep it secret
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3-2-1 Show!
When the teacher calls "3, 2, 1, Show," hold your board up to show your teacher.
All boards up
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Check the Reveal!
Look at the next slide to check your answer and review why it is correct. Erase for the next clue!
Celebrate & learn
Spelling Reminder: Don't worry about perfect spelling—sound it out!
QUESTION 1
Mount Olympus Clue
Write on your whiteboard!
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"In ancient Greek religion, I am the king of all the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus. I hold lightning bolts!"
Write the name of this king on your whiteboard now!
Keep your board flat until the teacher says: "3, 2, 1, Show!"
REVEAL 1
Answer Revealed!
Check Your Board!
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ZEUS
King of Mount Olympus
Key Facts to Remember:
• Ruler of the sky and king of all Greek gods.
• Threw powerful lightning bolts.
• The famous Olympic Games were held in his honor every four years at Olympia!
Erase your boards and get ready for Question 2! 🧼
QUESTION 2
Goddess Clue
Write on your whiteboard!
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"According to a Greek legend, the city of Athens was named after me after I offered the people the gift of the olive tree."
Write the name of this goddess on your whiteboard!
Keep your board flat until the teacher says: "3, 2, 1, Show!"
REVEAL 2
Answer Revealed!
Check Your Board!
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ATHENA
Goddess of Wisdom & War
Key Facts to Remember:
• The olive tree gave food, oil, and shade.
• The city-state of Athens was named in her honor.
• The grand marble temple called the Parthenon was built for Athena on the Acropolis!
Erase your boards and get ready for Question 3! 🧼
QUESTION 3
City-State Showdown
Write ATHENS or SPARTA!
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"Which city-state invented democracy (rule by the citizens instead of a king) and valued reading, poetry, and arts?"
Write ATHENS or SPARTA on your board!
Keep your board flat until the teacher says: "3, 2, 1, Show!"
REVEAL 3
Answer Revealed!
Check Your Board!
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ATHENS
The City of Learning & Democracy
Why Athens?
• In Athens, male citizens met to vote on laws together—this was the birth of democracy.
• Athenians valued music, drama, poetry, and philosophy.
• Test Trick Alert: Did Sparta invent democracy? NO! Athens did!
Erase your boards and get ready for Question 4! 🧼
QUESTION 4
City-State Showdown
Write ATHENS or SPARTA!
🛡️ ⚔️
"In this city-state, boys left home at age 7 to train as soldiers. The people lived a very tough, simple life with no luxuries."
Write ATHENS or SPARTA on your board!
Keep your board flat until the teacher says: "3, 2, 1, Show!"
REVEAL 4
Answer Revealed!
Check Your Board!
🛡️
SPARTA
The Fierce Warrior City-State
Why Sparta?
• Sparta's main focus was a strong military army.
• The word Spartan means simple, strict, and tough without comfort or luxury.
• Both boys and girls exercised hard to be strong!
Erase your boards and get ready for Question 5! 🧼
QUESTION 5
Thinkers & Wisdom
Write on your whiteboard!
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"What do we call a person who studies life, knowledge, and truth?"
Write the vocabulary word on your whiteboard!
Keep your board flat until the teacher says: "3, 2, 1, Show!"
REVEAL 5
Answer Revealed!
Check Your Board!
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PHILOSOPHER
Seeker of Wisdom & Truth
Key Facts to Remember:
• A philosopher searches for truth and wisdom.
• The Greek word means "lover of wisdom."
• Philosophers asked thoughtful questions about life and the world.
Erase your boards and get ready for Question 6! 🧼
QUESTION 6
The Great Conqueror
Write his name!
🐎 🗺️
"I tamed the wild horse Bucephalus, worked hard to be strong, and conquered many lands to build a giant empire. Who am I?"
Write his famous name on your whiteboard!
Keep your board flat until the teacher says: "3, 2, 1, Show!"
REVEAL 6
Answer Revealed!
Check Your Board!
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT
King of Macedonia
Vocabulary Connections:
• Tame: He trained the wild horse Bucephalus.
• Conquest: Taking over lands by force (Persia, Egypt, India).
• Invader: He led his army into Persian territory.
Erase your boards and get ready for Question 7! 🧼
QUESTION 7
Greek Contributions
Write 1 contribution!
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"What is ONE contribution that ancient Greece gave to the rest of the world?"
Write one idea on your whiteboard! (Hint: think of government, sports, buildings, or running!)
Keep your board flat until the teacher says: "3, 2, 1, Show!"
REVEAL 7
Answer Revealed!
All 4 Are Correct!
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Democracy
Rule by citizens voting on laws together.
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Olympics
Athletic contests honoring Zeus.
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Architecture
Grand marble columns & the Parthenon.
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Marathon
26-mile messenger run after battle.
Erase your boards and get ready for Question 8! 🧼
QUESTION 8
Vocabulary Check
Write YES or NO!
🛋️ ❓
"If someone lives a Spartan life, does that mean they live in comfort and luxury?"
Write YES or NO on your whiteboard!
Keep your board flat until the teacher says: "3, 2, 1, Show!"
REVEAL 8
Answer Revealed!
Check Your Board!
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NO!
(Thumbs Down)
Why is the answer NO?
• A Spartan life is very plain, tough, and simple.
• Spartans avoided soft beds, fancy feasts, and expensive clothes so soldiers stayed tough and ready for battle.
Erase your boards and get ready for Question 9! 🧼
QUESTION 9
Famous Battle & Race
Write on your whiteboard!
🏃 ⚔️
"A brave runner ran about 26 miles from this famous battle all the way to Athens to shout 'Rejoice, we conquer!' What is the name of this place and modern race?"
Write the name on your whiteboard!
Keep your board flat until the teacher says: "3, 2, 1, Show!"
REVEAL 9
Answer Revealed!
Check Your Board!
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MARATHON
Battle of Marathon & 26.2-Mile Race
Key Facts to Remember:
• The Greeks defeated the Persian invaders at Marathon.
• A messenger ran 26 miles to bring victory news to Athens.
• Today, runners all over the world compete in 26-mile marathon races!
You are officially Greek Knowledge Champions! 🏛️
Olympic Champion Scholars!
Review Complete
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You Are Ready for the Domain Assessment!
⚡ Gods & Mount Olympus
Zeus, Athena, and sacred festivals honoring the gods.
🏛️ Athens vs. Sparta
Democracy and arts in Athens; tough warriors in Sparta.
🎁 Greek Contributions
Olympics, marathon race, philosophy, and democracy.
Give yourself an Olympic cheer—you conquered the review quest!
Great work, Grade 2 Historians! Victory to the Scholars! 🏛️