Zeus, supreme god of the ancient Greeks

According to the article, each of the following is attributed to Zeus EXCEPT:

• a god who shows his love for his people by caring about their actions

• a god who is humble enough to walk on Earth and reside with humankind

• a god who is powerful enough to control the elements of nature

• a god whose anger toward those who deceived him proved to be his

  downfall

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Which answer choice BEST summarizes Zeus' effect on Greece?

• The Greeks' trust in Zeus was damaged by the conflict between Zeus and Lycaon.

• Zeus was so powerful that he was worshipped by Greeks across the

  country.

• The people of Greece lived in fear of the storms that resulted from Zeus' bad temper.

• Zeus visited Greeks on Earth to encourage them to worship him on Mount Olympus.

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Read the following sentence.

Here the voice of the eternal and invisible god was supposed to be heard in the rustling leaves of a giant oak, announcing to mankind the will of heaven and the destiny of mortals; these revelations being interpreted to the people by the priests of Zeus, who were called Selli.

Which word BEST describes the tone created by the words "invisible" and "rustling"?

• mysterious

• peaceful

• inviting

• threatening

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Read the sentence from the first paragraph of the article.

Zeus, the great presiding deity of the universe, the ruler of heaven and Earth, was regarded by the Greeks, first, as the god of all aerial phenomena; secondly, as the personification of the laws of nature; thirdly, as lord of state-life; and fourthly, as the father of gods and men.

Which two words from the sentence help you understand the meaning of "deity"?

• presiding; universe

• ruler; god

• aerial; nature

• phenomena; personification

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