Ancient Greece

What is a deity

• A deity is a divine being or god.
• A deity is a mythical creature.
• A deity is a fictional character created by humans.
• A deity is a human being with supernatural powers.

What did the myths or stories explain

• The myths or stories explain historical events and figures.
• The myths or stories explain the meaning of life and existence.
• The myths or stories explain various aspects of the world, such as the origins of natural phenomena, the behavior of gods and goddesses, and the moral lessons for humans.
• The myths or stories explain scientific theories and discoveries.

who were Zeus' brothers, and what did they control

• Poseidon, God of the sea

• Hercules, God of Strength and heroes

• Hade, lived in the under world

• Apollo, god of prophecy, music, and poetry; god of light

Whats a public ritual

• A public ritual is a form of transportation
• A public ritual is a type of food
• A public rituals meetings began with prayers and animal sacrifices. Women played important roles in some of these public ceremonies.

• A public ritual is a private ceremony

What was a private ritual

• A private ritual is a public ceremony or practice that is shared with others.
• A private ritual is a religious ceremony or practice.
• A private ritual is where families maintained household shrines, where they honored their favorite gods or goddesses.

• A private ritual is a personal or exclusive ceremony or practice that is not shared with others.

Why was Delphi such an important place?

• Delphi was a major trading center in ancient Greece.
• Delphi was the site of the Oracle of Delphi.
• Delphi was known for its beautiful architecture.
• Delphi was the birthplace of a famous philosopher.

What type of painting style did the Greeks uses

• The Greeks used the painting style known as classical Greek painting. Their painting was realistic. Painters created an impression of depth and perspective in their work. 

• The Greeks used the painting style known as abstract painting.
• The Greeks used the painting style known as impressionism.
• The Greeks used the painting style known as cubism.

What did the Doric order look like

• The Doric order was characterized by simple, sturdy columns with no base, a plain capital, and a frieze with triglyphs and metopes.
• The Doric order had columns with a decorative base and capital.
• The Doric order had big flowers painted on it.

• The Doric order had columns that were tall and slender with ornate carvings.

What did the Ionic order look like

• The Ionic order is known for its thick, smooth columns with square-shaped capitals.
• The Ionic order is characterized by its tall, pointed columns with pyramid-shaped capitals.
• The Ionic order is famous for its short, wide columns with dome-shaped capitals.
• The Ionic order is one of the three classical orders of ancient Greek and Roman architecture. It is characterized by its slender, fluted columns with scroll-shaped capitals.

What did the Corinthian order look like

• The Corinthian order is a style of classical architecture characterized by slender fluted columns and elaborate capitals decorated with acanthus leaves.
• The Corinthian order is a style of classical architecture characterized by curved columns and capitals decorated with geometric patterns.
• The Corinthian order is a style of classical architecture characterized by square columns and capitals decorated with animal motifs.
• The Corinthian order is a style of classical architecture characterized by thick, smooth columns and simple capitals.