19. Greek Mythology

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What was the first civilization in Europe, centered in Knossos on the island of Crete?

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Minoans

Front

Where did the ancient Greeks believe the gods and goddesses lived?

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Mt. Olympus

Front

Greek mythology was based on a polytheistic religion.

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True

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The king of the gods, represented by a thunderbolt.

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Zeus

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God of the underworld; Zeus' brother.

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Hades

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God of the sun, light, and healing; twin brother of Artemis.

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Apollo

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Goddess of the hunt; twin sister of Apollo.

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Artemis

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Goddess of love and beauty.

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Aphrodite

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Goddess of wisdom; sprung fully-formed from Zeus' forehead.

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Athena

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The ancient Greeks created mythology to:

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Explain things they failed to understand