Greek Gods

How did Athena punish Medusa?

• Made it so that everything she touched turned to sand.

• She was banished to the underworld.

• She was given snakes as hair and anyone that looked at her would turn to stone.

• She was given snakes as hair and anyone that looked at her would turn to water.

What is true about the city state of Sparta?

• They were known for their great art and pottery which they traded a lot with other areas.

• They had a large powerful army and didn't like to trade.

• They were a well educated state and began to use a democracy where men could vote.

what is a purpose of a myth?

• They make great stories and can help you entertain your guests .

• They have a message which people can learn from and teach their children about.

• They have no purpose, they are just made up stories.

Hera was Goddess of what?

• of marriage and the family.

• of sea

• of war

• of love

Why did Icarus not manage to escape with his father?

• He flew too close to the sea and his wings got wet and he drowned.

• He flew too close to the sun and the wax of his wings melted so he fell in to the sea.

• He had no practice flying and was not as good as hid Dad.

The main Greek Gods were thought to be found where?

• Mount Giona

• Corinth

• Mount Olympus

In the ancient greek creation story, the earth (Gaia) and the sky (Uranus) were created out of what?

• Light and Darkness

• The two halves of a cracked egg shell.

• A creator God.

How did Zeus become King of the Gods?

• He was the only one strong enough for the job.

• He was the cleverest

• He was the only one brave enough to take on his father Kronos.

• Nobody else wanted to be leader.

Why did Kronos eat his children when they were born?

• He thought they tasted delicious.

• He did not think he would be a very good Dad.

• He was worried they might overthrow him like he had done to his father.

What was the message in the myth of Icarus

• You should follow advice from your parents.

• Don't try new things as they can be dangerous.

• You should not be too ambitious or too humble but instead be in the middle.

• sometimes freedom is bad.