History·Ancient Greece & Rome·conceptual
Greek gods & Mount Olympus
Know that the ancient Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus — including Zeus (king of the gods, thunder), Athena (wisdom), Poseidon (the sea), Hermes (messages), and Aphrodite (love) — and that each god had special powers and a role in the world
Suggested ages 5–7
Evidence of understanding
- Name at least three Greek gods and say what each one was god of
- Say that the Greek gods were believed to live on Mount Olympus
- Explain that the ancient Greeks prayed to different gods for different things
Assessment prompt
If Greek gods & Mount Olympus saw a picture of Zeus with a thunderbolt or Poseidon with a trident, could they tell you who they are and what they were the god of?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.