Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism

Which civilization spread Greek ideas throughout their empire, including much of Europe?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Rome

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

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Which of the following best describes the Greek gods according to the passage?

• Infallible and perfect

• Human-like with emotions

• Invisible and mysterious

• Always benevolent and kind

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Where did the major gods and goddesses of ancient Greece live?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Sinai

• Mount Kilimanjaro

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What is 'Individualism' according to the text?

• A type of government

• A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals

• A religious belief

• A form of art

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Who was the messenger of the gods with winged feet?

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Poseidon

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Which goddess was known as the most beautiful being in the universe?

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Artemis

• Demeter

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What was the name of the boatman who ferried souls across the river Styx?

• Hermes

• Charon

• Tantalus

• Poseidon

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Who is the king of the gods in Greek mythology?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

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Who is the goddess of the home and hearth?

• Hestia

• Hera

• Demeter

• Artemis

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Who was the leader of the Titans?

• Zeus

• Chronos

• Apollo

• Poseidon

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