Zeus: Father of the Greek Gods

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The ancient Greeks excelled at athletic competitions.

• Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece.

• The Greeks believed in many gods with different powers.

• Zeus's wife was the most important goddess.

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Key idea & detail

How did the Greeks try to please their gods? Choose all that apply.

• By studying the wonders of nature

• By building sanctuaries

• By making sacrifices

• By ignoring them

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"Zeus, the god of the sky and of the weather, was also considered the father of all the Greek gods."

What is the meaning of "absolute" in this sentence?

• Temporary

• Questionable

• Complete

• Unkind

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What natural phenomenon did the Greeks associate with Zeus' anger?

• Earthquakes

• Lightning

• Floods

• Eruptions

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"Sacred places called sanctuaries were built by the Greeks to honor their gods."

What is the meaning of "sanctuaries" in this sentence?

• Homes for kings

• Battlefields during war

• Places of Worship

• Markets for goods

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