Greeks Cultural Contribution

Greeks were

• polytheistic (believed in many gods)

• monotheistic (believed in one god)

• atheist (didn't believe in any god)

Greeks believed the gods were

• powerless

• the source of all power

• their best friends

How did the Greeks honor their gods?

• They prayed for the gods.

• They imitated the gods.

• They used to invite them for tea.

What is a prophecy?

• A statement of what happened in the past

• A statement of what is happening right now

• A statement of what might happen in the future (predictions)

The most popular priestess

• The Oracle at Delphi

• Nike

• Athena

• Medusa

The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece were

• A festival in honor o Apollo

• A festival in honor of Zeus

• A competition between teams from the whole world

What is CORRECT about the ancient Olympic Games? (Select all that apply)

• Only men could compete

• It happened every 4 years during the summer, in Olympia

• It lasted 5 days

• The winner received an olive crown

• All are correct

What were the advantages of the masks in Ancient Greek theater?

• They were exactly like the actors faces

• The actors could use them inside out

• They showed the age, the sex, and mood of the character

What is the meaning of the word PHILOSOPHIA?

• The love of words and writing

• The love of wisdom and laws of nature

• The love of the gods

Socrates is accused of which 3 crimes?

• 1. Corrupting the youth

  2. Denying the gods

  3. Overthrowing the government

• 1. Stealing from a shop

  2. Beating his father

  3. Killing his dog