Video Quiz on Ancient Greek Religion

What does it mean if someone is a polytheist?

• They worship one god

• They worship no gods

• They study gods

• They worship many gods

Where did the ten main gods and goddesses of ancient Greece live?

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Everest

• Under the sea

• In the sky

Who was the Greek god of the sea?

• Hermes

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Zeus

What was commonly offered as sacrifices in ancient Greek homes?

• A few drops of wine or bits of food

• Gold coins

• Expensive jewels

• Animal blood

Who was the Greek goddess of wisdom and war?

• Athena

• Hecate

• Nike

• Hygiena

What role did priests play in ancient Greek temples?

• They communicated with the gods on behalf of the people

• They performed musical rituals

• They served as warriors

• They wrote myths

What major change occurred in Greek religious practices in the first century A.D.?

• Introduction of new gods

• Rejection of all gods

• Return to ancient practices

• Transition to Christianity

Who is the Greek god of sleep?

• Cronus

• Hermes

• Hades

• Hypnos