Chapter 8 Lesson 1 Quiz

Where did the 12 most important gods and goddesses live?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Sinai

• Mount Fuji

Who was the goddess of wisdom and crafts?

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Hera

• Demeter

Which goddess is known for love and beauty?

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Artemis

What did Greeks do in temples to seek favor from the gods?

• Dance

• Pray and offer gifts

• Sing

• Write

When did the Olympic Games begin in ancient Greece?

• 776 B.C.

• 500 B.C.

• 1000 B.C.

• 300 B.C.

In what year did the first modern Olympics occur?

• 1900

• 1896

• 1888

• 1912

What are the first Greek stories about heroic deeds called?

• Myths

• Epics

• Fables

• Legends

In the Iliad, who falls in love with Helen?

• A prince of Troy

• A king of Sparta

• A warrior of Athens

• A hero of Thebes

Who spoke for a god at an oracle?

• A king

• A warrior

• A priest or priestess

• A philosopher

What is the purpose of visiting an oracle?

• To learn about history

• To predict the future

• To trade goods

• To celebrate festivals