Chapter 18 Review

What type of religion did the ancient Greeks practice?

• Monotheistic

• Atheistic

• Polytheistic

• Animistic

What are the stories about Greek gods known as?

• Greek parables

• Greek mythology

• Greek history

• Greek legends

Where did the Greeks believe the gods resided?

• In the sea

• On Mount Olympus

• Under the earth

• In the sky

According to Greek mythology, what did the gods do to interact with humans?

• They only observed humans from afar

• They helped and punished them as needed

• They never interacted with humans

• They taught humans how to write

What did the Greeks believe pleased the gods and could lead to a competition called the Olympic Games?

• Acts of bravery

• Displays of wealth

• Competitions of physical strength and agility

• Artistic performances

What were the Greek gods very much like?

• Animals

• Humans

• Monsters

• Spirits

What did each Greek city-state choose to protect it?

• A hero

• A mythical creature

• A god or goddess

• A natural element

What did the Greeks create to explain everyday occurrences like thunder and lightning?

• Legends

• Myths

• Fables

• Stories

What was the original purpose of the athletic competition called the Olympic Games?

• To celebrate peace among city-states

• To honor the god Zeus

• To showcase athletic talent

• To establish political dominance

Who is one of ancient Greece's most famous literary figures known for composing the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Homer