Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism

What defined ancient Greek art, philosophy, literature, and religion?

• The glorification of the human form and human accomplishment

• The focus on industrial achievements

• The emphasis on technological advancements

• The reliance on supernatural beliefs

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Who is the artist of the painting 'Neptune Calming the Tempest'?

• A) Leonardo da Vinci

• B) Peter Paul Rubens

• C) Michelangelo

• D) Vincent van Gogh

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Which of the following is true about the painting 'Neptune Calming the Tempest'?

• It was painted by Michelangelo

• It is in the public domain

• It depicts a scene from Roman mythology

• It was created in the 21st century

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Which mountain is described as the highest in Greece and the home of the gods?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Sinai

• Mount Kilimanjaro

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Who is the king of the gods in Greek mythology?

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

• Apollo

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What is the setting for many mythological tales according to the text?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Sinai

• Mount Kilimanjaro

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Who is described as the author of the earliest known literature of Europe?

• Shakespeare

• Homer

• Virgil

• Sophocles

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Who was the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology?

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Ares

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What does the English word 'tantalize' derive from?

• Zeus

• Tantalus

• Chronos

• Hades

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Who is the god of the underworld?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Chronos

• Apollo

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