The Creation of the Universe article quizlet

What was the state of the universe before the emergence of order, according to Greek mythology?

• Cosmos

• Chaos

• Gaea

• Tartarus

Who were the first immortal beings to exist after Chaos in Greek mythology?

• Titans

• Uranus and Gaea

• Cyclopes

• Cronus and Rhea

What motivated Cronus to plot against Uranus?

• A desire for knowledge

• Jealousy of his father’s power

• A prophecy about the future

• A vision from Gaea

How did Uranus react to his first batch of offspring, the Cyclopes and the hundred-armed giants?

• He embraced them and celebrated their uniqueness

• He banished them to Tartarus

• He trained them to become titans

• He transformed them into gods

What weapon did Gaea provide to Cronus to assist in his plan against Uranus?

• A sword

• A spear

• A scythe

• A bow

A collection of stories that people tell about their gods and heroes:

• fables

• oracles

• mythology

• poetry

What was the purpose of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece?

• To honor Zeus

• To celebrate the king's birthday

• To mark the beginning of the new year

• To train soldiers for war

Which of the following is not a work of Homer?

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• The Aeneid

• Both A and B are works of Homer

The belief in many gods.

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Philosophy

• Geography

The ruler of all the Greek gods was... 

• Poseidon.
• Ares.  
• Zeus.
• Athena.