Ancient Greece-Mythology

The belief in many gods and goddesses is called...

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Monistic

• Atheistic

Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom and the namesake of Athens?

• Artemis

• Diana

• Juno

• Athena

What is the name of the mythological home of the Greek gods?

• Mt. Oedipus

• Mt. Zion

• Mt. Saint Helens

• Mt. Olympus

Why did the ancient Greeks tell myths?

• Pass the time

• Scare foreign countries from invading

• Explain why things happened on Earth

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

• True

• False

Who was the King of the gods?

• Apollo

• Demeter

• Poseidon

• Zeus

Which Greek building honored Athena?

• Parthenon
• Gymnasium
• Acropolis
• Temple to Apollo

Why did people seek out the oracle of Delphi at the Temple of Apollo?

• To ask them questions about the future.

• To sacrifice animals to the god of the underworld

• To prepare for the Olympics

• For an ally in their fight against the Persians.

Who was the wife of Zeus; the goddess of marriage?

• Athena
• Hera
• Aphrodite
• Persephone

God of travelers, thieves, messages, a many other things; has winged shoes

• Zeus
• Hermes
• Apollo
• Hades