1. • The Olympic games represent a tradition that began in 776 B.C.E. These were the oldest and most
important of several similar games held by the Greeks. In this unit, you will learn all about the origin of
the games and the meaning of the symbolism behind the ceremonies, both ancient and modern.
• Question
How many of the Olympian gods you can name using their Roman names?
Unit 6 - Introduction
2. By the end of Unit 6, you should be able to:
• Identify and translate prepositional phrases.
• Identify, translate, and compose the ablative case.
• Identify, translate, and compose the present active imperative.
• Identify a verb's conjugation based upon its principle parts.
• Recall the names, attributes, and realms of the Olympian gods and goddesses and
identify them in classical art.
• Match the Greek and Roman names of the Olympians.
• Research a few gods/goddesses on your own and participate in a discussion about
which god(s)/ goddess(es) match your personality.
3. Graded assignments in Unit 6
• 3rd and 4th Conjugation Verbs Quiz— 20 points
• 3rd, 3rd –io, and 4th Conjugation Verbs Quiz — 20 points
• Imperative Mood Quiz — 20 points
• Prepositions Quiz — 40 points
• Olympian Gods and Goddesses Quiz — 30 points
• Discussion: Olympic Quality — 20 points
• Unit 6 Exam — 76 points
• Unit 6 Total points = 226