Unit 2 Greek Mythology

How do Apollo and Artemis differ?

• Apollo instantly matured to show responsibility, but Artemis showed responsibility at a young age

• Apollo is the god of death, but Artemis is the goddess of life

• Apollo grants a painful death, but Artemis grants a peaceful death

• Apollo is good at singing, but Artemis is not

Who was the patron god of Athens?

• Poseidon

• Apollo

• Athena

• Hera

The concepts of "arete" and "hubris" connect because...

• Both concepts have negative connotations

• Having a lot of hubris increases your arete

• Striving for too much arete can lead to excessive hubris

• These concepts do not connect

Select ALL of the following choices that correctly state a truth about Athena and Ares

• Athena is renowned for her wisdom, but Ares is for his brutality and cowardice

• Athena was less respected than Ares

• Both have a familial connection with Zeus

• Both have associations with war

What allegorical lesson can be learned about hubris by reading the Arachne myth?

• Hubris will lead to other people destroying you

• Hubris is self-destructive; our own actions bring a fall from grace

• Hubris is unavoidable

• Hubris is something that is forced on the young by manipulative adults

What was Gaea's wedding gift to Hera and Zeus when they were married?

• A golden throne

• A magical potion to make Zeus throw up

• A tree that grows golden apples

• Nothing

Who are Hera and Zeus' four children?

• Hephaestus, Hebe, Ares, Eileithyia

• Hephaestus, Hebe, Athena, Eileithyia

• Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Ares, Athena

• Hephaestus, Apollo, Artemis, Ares

Why did Hephaestus give Hera a golden throne?

• Because he wanted to honor her

• Because he was ordered by Zeus to offer a wedding present

• Because she was such a kind and loving mother

• None of the above

What is the punishment for breaking an oath sworn on the River Styx?

• Total annihilation

• A nine year coma and one year exile away from other immortals

• A one year coma OR nine years away from other immortals

• Immortals are stripped of their immortality and made human

Who are the three maiden goddesses?

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Hestia

• Hera

• Artemis