Chapter 11, Lesson 2: Beliefs and Customs

What was the festival that honored the goddess Hera?

• The Trojan War
• Hera's Foot Race
• The Iliad
• The Olympic games

What was the significance of the Olympics in ancient Greek culture?

• They were games held every four years to honor Zeus
• They were games held every four years to honor Apollo
• They were games held every year to honor Athena
• They were games held every year to honor Demeter

What is the other major epic written by Homer?

• The Divine Comedy
• The Odyssey
• The Aeneid
• Beowulf

Who discovered the ruins of ancient Troy?

• Poets
• Archaeologists
• Philosophers
• Historians

What is the Iliad famous for?

• Its portrayal of heroes
• Its depiction of everyday life
• Its exploration of religion
• Its focus on politics

What is the influence of ancient Greek stories on modern speech and art?

• They only influenced ancient Greek speech and art
• They have no influence on modern speech and art
• They still influence speech and art today
• They only influenced ancient Greek art

What is the myth of Prometheus about?

• How he defeated the Titans
• How he became the ruler of the gods
• How he stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans
• How he created the world

What is the significance of Achilles' heel in The Iliad?

• It was the spot where he was invincible
• It was his only weak spot and the cause of his death
• It was the spot where he was vulnerable to magic
• It was his strongest point in battle

What is the importance of myths in Greek culture?

• To predict the future
• To entertain children
• To teach history
• To explain beliefs about the world

Where were the ancient Olympic games held?

• Corinth
• Olympia
• Athens
• Sparta