Gods and the Olympic Games

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Why is Homer still very famous today?

The Greek gods - who is who?

Watch the clip and write down which gods are mentioned and what their special powers are

Why did the Greek call other cultures 'barbarians'?

Do you have any questions about the Greek gods and the stories about them?

The First Persian War took place in:

1. Athene
2. Thermopylae
3. Salamis
4. Marathon

What was the war about?

1. Money
2. Power
3. Religion
4. Fun