Greek Religion

The religion of the Ancient Greeks was

• Judaism

• Islam

• polytheistic

• atheistic (no gods)

This is the mythological home of the Greek gods.

• Mt. Oedipus

• Mt. Zion

• Mt. Saint Helens

• Mt. Olympus

The ancient Greeks told myths to:

• Pass the time

• Scare foreign countries from invading

• Explain why things happened on Earth

In the myths, the Greek gods had human-like emotions (ex: jealousy, impatience, anger).

• True

• False

Who was "the battle maiden" and the goddess of wisdom?

• Hera

• Athena

• Persephone

• Hephaestus

Who is the god of music, poetry, light, and truth? Hint: He never told a lie.

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Hestia

• Aphrodite

What played an important role in the daily life of the ancient Greeks?

• Government

• Work

• Religion

• Love

Who was the city ATHENS named after

• Athens

• Zeus

• Athena

• Athon

What does 'Polytheism' mean?

• Belief in life after death

• Belief in one god

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in ghosts

What does 'Monotheism' mean?

• Belief in life after death

• Belief in one god

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in ghosts