Piper: Greek Gods and Goddesses

The ancient Greeks were polytheistic. Keeping in mind that the root word "theos" means "god," what can you infer about the prefix "poly?"

• It means spiritual.

• It means male.

• It means one.

• It means many.

Why was Mount Olympus important to the Ancient Greeks?

• It was the center of the universe.

• It was where the gods lived.

• It was home to the Ancient Greeks' most important temple.

• It was where the people lived.

Hera and Zeus had a contentious relationship.

In this context, what does "contentious" mean?

• They were always fighting and arguing.

• Peaceful

• Powerful

• Loving

Which of the following is most closely connected to Apollo?

• The Sun

• The Pitchfork

• The Moon

• Lightning

If a tidal wave devastated the coast of Ancient Greece, the people would probably blame it on:

• Zeus

• Aphrodite

• Poseidon

• Ares

If you were a farmer in Ancient Greece, to which god would you pray to ensure a successful harvest?

• Athena

• Demeter

• Zeus

• Ares

According to Ancient Greek mythology, what would happen to you after you died?

• Your should would be comforted by Aphrodite, the goddess of love.

• Your should would be gobbled up by Ares, the god of war.

• Athena would take you to the top of Mount Olympus, where you would be judged by Zeus

• Hermes would take your soul to the underworld, where you would be judged by Zeus.

If you were a soldier going to war, what might you do before battle?

• Sacrifice a bull to Ares

• Pray to Diana

• Ask Hermes for a favor

• Light a fire to honor Hades

Which of the following is a true statement about the Greek gods?

• They were NOT part of the everyday life of the Greeks.

• They made mistakes and had human emotions like jealousy and anger.

• They are still worshipped today in Greece.

• Most of them were hated.

What did Hephaistos and Ares have in common?

• They both lived far away from Mount Olympus.

• They were both gods of the sea.

• They were both gods of the Underworld.

• They were both in love with Aphrodite.