WH Chapter 8 Greek Civilization Review

What did the ancient Greeks believe in?

• Different gods for each person

• The same gods, goddesses, and myths

• No gods or goddesses

• Only one god

Where did the 12 most important Greek gods reside?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Fuji

Who was considered the chief god in ancient Greek religion?

• Apollo

• Hera

• Athena

• Zeus

What role did gods or goddesses play in the Greek city-states?

• They were considered mere symbols

• Each city-state had a god or goddess as its protector

• They were ignored by the city-states

• They were considered historical figures only

Who is the wife (and sister) of Zeus in Greek mythology?

• Hera

• Athena

• Artemis

• Demeter

Who is known as the Greek goddess of marriage?

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Hera

• Demeter

Who is depicted as the God of the underworld in Greek mythology?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Hades

• Hermes

Who is known as the God of the Sea in Greek mythology?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Apollo

Who is Hestia in ancient Greek mythology?

• Goddess of wisdom

• Goddess of the sea

• Goddess of the home

• Goddess of war

Who is known as the God of light in Greek mythology?

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Apollo

• Ares