8 Main purpose of the ancient Greek Olympic Games?
Answer: B
B. To bring athletes together for sports competitions to honor Zeus
Domain Concept: The Olympics were athletic contests held in Olympia every four years honoring Zeus; wars were paused during games.
9 What is a philosopher, such as Socrates or Plato?
Answer: B
B. A person who searches for wisdom, knowledge, and truth about life
Domain Concept: Philosopher means "lover of wisdom." Socrates and Plato taught people to question and seek truth.
10 Why did Alexander receive the name "Alexander the Great"?
Answer: A
A. Conquered many lands and created one of the largest empires in history
Domain Concept: Alexander led conquests across Egypt, Persia, and into India, spreading Greek culture throughout.
11 In Greek geography, what is a channel?
Answer: B
B. A narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water
Domain Concept: Vocabulary: Greece's peninsulas, islands, and surrounding seas made channels vital for trade and seafaring.
12 What does doing something independently mean?
Answer: A
A. You do it on your own without needing help from others
Domain Concept: Core vocabulary connected to how Greek city-states functioned independently rather than under a single ruler.
12 = 100%
11 = 92%
10 = 83%
9 = 75%
8 = 67%
7 = 58%
Domain 3 Assessment Answer Key Page 2 of 2 • Teacher Reference
4. Special Action Cards & Winning:
If an Action Card is drawn (like Poseidon's Swim or Parthenon Visit), follow the prompt immediately! First player to land on Mt. Olympus (Space 20) wins!
4 Players
Zeus
King of Gods
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Athena
Goddess of Wisdom
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Poseidon
Lord of Seas
Fold Base Tab
Spartan
Brave Warrior
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Place a paperclip in the center circle and hold a pencil point in the middle to spin! Or, roll a standard classroom die (1–3 moves 1–3 spaces; 4–6 rerolls or counts as 1–3).
1 2 3 4
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Greek Odyssey Review Package Cut out standees and cards before playing
Answer (read quietly): Wisdom, knowledge, & truth
History Q10
Why was Alexander called "the Great"? Was it because he conquered many lands to build a huge empire?
Answer (read quietly): Yes, he conquered many lands
Geography Q11
In Greek geography, is a channel a strip of dry land, or a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water?
Answer (read quietly): Narrow body of water
Action Card Card 15
Hermes's Sandals!
🪽 Hermes lends you his winged sandals! Fly forward 2 spaces on the game board!
Fly forward 2 spaces!
Vocabulary Q12
Greek city-states ruled independently. If you do something independently, does that mean you do it on your own without help?
Answer (read quietly): Yes, on your own without help
Greek Odyssey Review Cards • Deck 2 Page 2 of 4
Cut along dashed lines. Answers are printed small and upright at the bottom!
Cards 17–24
Vocabulary Q13
Alexander trained his famous horse Bucephalus. If you train a wild horse to obey you, does that mean you tame the horse?
Answer (read quietly): Yes, you tame the horse
Vocabulary Q14
If a Greek play, speech, or performance is wonderful and excellent, what vocabulary word might you use: marvelous or terrible?
Answer (read quietly): Marvelous
Vocabulary Q15
If an Athenian says they "prefer" olives over figs, does that mean they dislike olives, or they like olives better?
Answer (read quietly): They like olives better
Vocabulary Q16
If a student carries a letter from the teacher home to their parents, what role are they serving: a farmer or a messenger?
Answer (read quietly): A messenger
Action Card Card 21
Olympic Champion!
🏆 You won the footrace at Olympia! Crown yourself with olive leaves and leap forward 3 spots!
Leap forward 3 spots!
Vocabulary Q17
Alexander entered the Persian Empire with an army to conquer it. Was Alexander an invader or a tourist?
Answer (read quietly): An invader
Vocabulary Q18
When Alexander the Great fought and took control of parts of Egypt and India, was that an example of a conquest?
Answer (read quietly): Yes, it was a conquest
Action Card Card 24
Zeus's Thundercloud!
⚡ A sudden lightning storm from Mount Olympus pushes you back! Retreat 2 spaces.
Go back 2 spaces!
Greek Odyssey Review Cards • Deck 3 Page 3 of 4
Cut along dashed lines. Answers are printed small and upright at the bottom!
Cards 25–32
Contributions Q19
Ancient Greece gave us democracy and the Olympics. Is silk a contribution of ancient Greece, or was silk from ancient China?
Answer (read quietly): Ancient China (not Greece)
Mythology Q20
What was the name of the highest mountain in Greece where the Greeks believed the 12 most powerful gods lived?
Answer (read quietly): Mount Olympus
Philosophers Q21
Did the wise philosopher Socrates believe in buying lots of expensive stuff, or did he believe in living simply and asking questions?
Answer (read quietly): Living simply & asking questions
City-States Q22
Which Greek city-state focused on art, philosophy, and democracy: Athens or Sparta?
Answer (read quietly): Athens
Battles Q23
In which famous battle did 300 brave Spartan warriors stand their ground in a narrow mountain pass against the Persian army?
Answer (read quietly): Battle of Thermopylae
History Q24
What was the name of the huge enemy empire that tried to invade Greece at Marathon and Thermopylae?
Answer (read quietly): The Persian Empire
Symbols Q25
What sacred plant did Athena create for Athens that provided delicious food, cooking oil, and wood?
Answer (read quietly): The olive tree
Action Card Card 32
Spartan Shield Defense!
🛡️ Raise your heavy bronze shield! You can block any penalty or march forward 1 space!
March forward 1 space!
Greek Odyssey Review Cards • Deck 4 Page 4 of 4 • 25 Question Cards + 7 Action Cards Complete
