Greek Beliefs and Culture 1

What are city-states?

• independent states made up of a city and the land that surrounds it

• dependent states made up of a city and the land that surrounds it

• islands combining together after weathering and erosion

• independent countries forming alliances forming a continent

TRUE or FALSE: Greek city-states are separated politically, but the people occupying them are united by a common culture.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: The Greeks spoke at least 3 languages, which united the people.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are myths?

• traditional stories about gods, goddesses, and heroes

• traditional stories about everyday living

• traditional stories about life where animals are the characters

• traditional stories about the future

Why are Greek myths important to the Greeks?

• they express their religious beliefs through the myths

• they discuss other religions through their myths

• they explain what animals will be through their myths

• the myths tell them who the other people in other nations are

TRUE or FALSE: The Greeks believe that their gods and goddesses are all-powerful beings.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following DOES NOT EXPLAIN the Greeks' belief about their gods and goddesses?

• they did not think of them as all-powerful beings

• their gods and goddesses look and act like human beings

• their gods and goddesses can marry and have children

• their gods and goddesses cannot mingle with people since they are all-powerful

TRUE or FALSE: the Greek people did not fear their gods and goddesses since they showed human qualities.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Who is the Greek god of the underworld?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Ares

Who is the Greek goddess of hunt and wild animals?

• Artemis

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Athena