CHAPTER 8 - ANCIENT GREECE

Why did the Greeks think that myths, epics, and fables were important?

• They often provided money for the rich.

• They had nothing else to do.

• They often taught important lessons and values.

• They often taught people how to read.

What term is used to describe a leader who held power through the use of force?

• Aristocrat

• Acropolis

• Democracy

• Tyrant

Who was the king of the gods in Greek mythology?

• Hercules

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

Greek fables often feature ____________ as main characters.

• Gods

• Greek Leaders

• Heroes

• Animals

The gods and goddesses lived on which mountain?

• Mt. Olympus

• Mt. Sinai

• Mt. Everest

• Mt. Olympics

The ruler of the underworld is...

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

• Persephone

The god of war is...

• Apollo

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Ares

This goddess is full of wisdom and battle strategy.

• Artemis

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Hera

Who is this?

• Hades

• Ares

• Poseidon

• Zeus

Who wrote the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey?

• Odysseus

• Zeus

• Aesop

• Homer