Greece

• What is the main topic of the knowledge map discussed in the study material?

  The myth surrounding the naming of Athens and the role Aeneas played in the founding of Rome.
• What are the key myths discussed in the study material?

  • The naming of Athens involving Athena and Poseidon.
  • The role of Aeneas in the founding of Rome.
  • The myth of Romulus and Remus.
• What is the most obvious source of evidence for the story of Athens' naming?

  The Western Pediment of the Parthenon.
• Why is the Western Pediment of the Parthenon significant?

  It depicts the story of Poseidon and Athena's attempts to claim patronage of the city.
• Who provided detailed descriptions of the Western Pediment of the Parthenon?

  The Greek geographer Pausanias.
• What was King Cecrops' role in the naming of Athens?


  He founded a city in Attica and needed a name for it.
• How did Poseidon attempt to claim the city of Athens?

  He struck the Acropolis with his trident, creating a hole from which sea water sprang.
• What gift did Athena offer to the people of Athens?

  She planted an olive tree on the Acropolis.
• What was the outcome of the gifts presented by Poseidon and Athena?

  Athena was judged the victor and named the city after herself.
• What were the contributions of Theseus to Athens?

  • Made Athens the most influential city in Greece.
  • United all of Attica under its rule.
  • Reformed how Athens was governed.
• Who were the parents of Theseus?

  King Aegeus of Athens and Aethra, daughter of King Pittheus of Troezen.
• What challenge did King Aegeus leave for Theseus?

  To lift a rock and retrieve his sword and sandals.
• What route did Theseus choose to return to Athens, and why?

  He chose the difficult land route to prove his worth as king.
• What was the first labour of Theseus?

  Defeating Periphetes, the Club Bearer.
• How did Theseus defeat Periphetes?

  He grappled with him and beat him with his own club.
• What was Sinis known for in his labour against Theseus?

  He would tie his victims to bent pine trees and release them.
• What did Theseus do to Sinis?

  He tied Sinis to two trees and had him ripped in half.
• What was the Crommyonian Sow known for?

  It terrorized the region and was killed by Theseus.
• How did Theseus deal with Sciron?


  He caught Sciron and flung him off the cliff.
• What challenge did King Cercyon present to visitors?

  He challenged them to a wrestling match.
• What was the outcome of Theseus' match with Cercyon?

  Theseus defeated Cercyon and became King of Eleusis.
• What was Procrustes known for?

  He invited travelers to stay in his magical bed and would adjust them to fit.
• How did Theseus defeat Procrustes?

  He cut off Procrustes' head after persuading him to test his own bed.
• What was the significance of the Marathon Bull in Theseus' story?

  It was the same bull that Heracles had driven back from Crete.
• What did Theseus do with the Marathon Bull?


  He took control of it and sacrificed it to the gods.
• What tragic mistake did Theseus make upon returning to Athens?

  He forgot to change the sail from black to white.
• What was the consequence of Theseus' mistake with the sail?

  King Aegeus committed suicide upon seeing the black sail.
• What did Aegeus declare after recognizing Theseus' sword?

  Aegeus declared Theseus his heir to the throne.
• What was the fate of the Minotaur in Theseus' story?

  Theseus killed the Minotaur in the labyrinth before fleeing Crete.
• What were the key events in Theseus' journey to Athens?

  1. Accepted Aegeus' challenge by retrieving sword and sandals.

  2. Chose the difficult land route over the easy sea route.

  3. Defeated various villains and monsters along the way.

  4. Returned to Athens and mistakenly caused Aegeus' death.

  5. Became King of Athens after Aegeus' death.