Greek Mythology

Which of the following are elements of Greek mythology? Choose as many as apply.

• An explanation of natural phenomenon

• gods and goddesses with special abilities

• Explains origins

• An ancient secret alphabet

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Identify two purposes of Greek Mythology...

• To teach values

• To teach lies to children

• To teach lessons

• To confuse people who could not read

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The Greeks believed in fate and destiny...both concepts point to a person's....

• past

• future

• neighbors

• Imagination..

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Myths were introduced to instill good character traits...Which 2 traits were the Greeks most interested in correcting?

• humor

• pride

• compassion

• greed

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According to the Greeks, which god represented the planet Jupiter?

• Athena

• Hades

• Zeus

• Poseidon

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According to the Greeks, which god or goddess represented the planet Neptune?

• Ares

• Poseidon

• Aphrodite

• Demeter

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Which goddess represented the planet Venus?

• Demeter

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

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Which goddesses daughter was kidnapped by Hades?

• Persephone

• Demeter

• Athena

• Hera

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What is Zeus's symbol?

• lightning bolt

• trident

• dove

• rose

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Identify Zeus's two brothers

• Ares

• Hades

• Apollo

• Poseidon

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