Poseidon

How did the brothers determine where they each would reign?

• Deciphering a riddle

• Hades's trickery

• Feats of strength

• Random chance

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How were the three brothers perceived after they won the war against the Titans?

• All the brothers were seen as equally powerful.

• Poseidon was seen as more powerful.

• Hades was seen as more powerful.

• Zeus was seen as more powerful.

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What two words BEST describe Poseidon's personality?

• temperamental and competitive

• empathetic and kind-hearted

• introverted and moderate

• hostile and cruel

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Why is it ironic that Poseidon was the god who invented the horse?

• Because horses hate the water

• Because he no longer loved Demeter

• Because he lived underwater

• Because he hated animals

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How did the themes of the creation myths for horses differ?

• One focused on violence, the other on peace.

• One focused on love, the other on rivalry.

• One focused on spite, the other on empathy.

• One focused on creativity, the other on duty.

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How did Poseidon and Athena overcome their rivalry?

• They could never overcome their rivalry.

• They broke bread together.

• They shared Athens instead of competing for it.

• Athena gave Poseidon an olive branch.

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What word BEST describes Poseidon as a father?

• Absent

• Protective

• Indifferent

• Controlling

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Who was Poseidon's great love?

• Athena

• Demeter

• Amphitrite

• Hera

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How did the Ancient Greeks worship Poseidon?

• Through dance and story-telling

• Through architecture and offerings

• Through sailing and fishing

• Through horse races and swimming

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Why did ancient Greeks fear Poseidon?

• His anger brought tsunamis and droughts.

• His anger brought tornados and typhoons.

• His anger brought volcanoes and famine.

• His anger brought storms and earthquakes.

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