Ancient Greece Religion & Theater

What type of religion did the Greek's practice?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

Why was Mt. Olympus so important?

• It was the place where government laws were made.

• It was the home of the gods & goddesses.

• It is where people hid during times of war.

• It was a place to go on vacation.

Who was the king of the Gods?

• Ares

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Zeus

Which god/goddess was worshipped in Athens?

• Athena

• Apollo

• Ares

• Hera

Which god/goddess was worshipped in Sparta?

• Athena

• Apollo

• Ares

• Hera

Why was the Parthenon built in Athens?

• It was built to protect the people during times of war.

• It was built to worship the goddess Athena.

• It was built to house the government pf Athens.

• It was built as a marketplace.

Why did the Greeks perform plays?

• To honor Zeus.

• To honor Hera.

• To honor Dionysus.

• To honor Aphrodite.

What were two types of Greek plays?

• Comedies & Horror

• Mysteries & Tragedies

• Adventure & Tragedies

• Comedies & Tragedies

Who was permitted to act in plays?

• Only females.

• Females & males

• Only males.

• Children.

Why did the actors where masks during a play?

• To hide their true identities.

• They wore masks because they didn't have make-up.

• They wanted to feel like super heroes.

• To identify the characters & their emotions.