Myth Packet #1

What did the people of Greece cherish according to the passage?

• Dark idols

• Light and beauty

• Fire-breathing monsters

• Many-headed beasts

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How did the Greek gods differ from humans in appearance and abilities?

• They were shorter and uglier

• They were taller, handsomer, and could do no wrong

• They had many heads and breathed fire

• They were invisible and could not be seen

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Where did the Greek gods live according to the passage?

• In the underworld

• On top of Olympus

• In the sea

• In the sky

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What was the relationship between mortals and the gods in ancient Greece?

• Mortals feared the gods and avoided them

• Mortals worshiped the gods and the gods honored Mother Earth

• Mortals and gods were enemies

• Mortals ignored the gods

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What did fire-breathing monsters and beasts with many heads represent in Greek mythology?

• Light and beauty

• Darkness and wickedness

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Strength and power

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How did the Greek gods sometimes appear to mortals?

• Only in their own shapes

• Disguised as humans or animals

• As fire-breathing monsters

• As invisible spirits

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What was the significance of Mother Earth in Greek mythology?

• She was the end of all life

• She was the beginning of all life

• She was a minor deity

• She was a dark idol

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What is the name given to the Earth in Greek mythology?

• Hera

• Gaea

• Athena

• Artemis

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Why could no man climb Mount Olympus according to the passage?

• It was too far away

• It was too high and steep

• It was guarded by monsters

• It was invisible

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What did the Greek gods honor according to the passage?

• The sea

• The sky

• Mother Earth

• Fire-breathing monsters

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