Ancient Greece - Religion

Ancient Greeks worshiped god and goddesses at home and also in public places such as:

• In temples

• Olimpic Games

• Olimpic Games celebrations, street ceremonies and theater

What was one characteristic of Greek gods?

• They were immortal

• They were mortals

• They didn't have supernatural powers

The most important Greek god was:

• Aphrodite

• Apollo

• Zeus

Ancient Greeks...

• belived in one supreme God

• believed in multiple gods and goddesses

The word POLYTHEIST means...

• to believe in many gods

• to belive in ONE god

• not to believe in gods

The main gods lived in...

• Mount Olympus

• a temple

• balkan peninsula

The purpose of the Olympic Games celebrations was to worship gods and goddesses.

• Yes, of course!

• No, it wasn't

Greek gods had supernatural powers

• True

• False

Who was the God of music and poetry?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Apollo

• Here

Who was the god of thunder, sky and rain?

• Ares

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Demeter