Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism

One major cornerstone of Western Civilization according to the text is (a)  

• The spirit of individualism
• The Olympic Games
• The glorification of the human form
• The worship of many gods

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Where did the major Greek gods and goddesses live?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Sinai

• Mount Vesuvius

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Who is the king of the Greek gods?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Hades

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Which Greek god is known for carrying a thunderbolt?

• Zeus

• Hephaestus

• Hermes

• Ares

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The relationship between Zeus and Hera is (a)  

• Friends
• Siblings
• Father and daughter
• Husband and wife

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Match the goddess to their specialty.

• Goddess of the hearth and home

• Aphrodite

• Goddess of wisdom and war, born from Zeus's head

• Hestia

• Goddess of the hunt and moon

• Athena

• Goddess of love and beauty

• Artemis

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Who is the messenger of the Greek gods?

• Hermes

• Apollo

• Ares

• Dionysus

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What is the role of Hades in Greek mythology?

• God of love

• God of the sea

• God of the underworld

• God of war

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Which god is associated with the sun, music, and art?

• Apollo

• Ares

• Poseidon

• Hephaestus

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What is the significance of the river Styx in Greek mythology?

• It is the river of life

• It is where the gods hold their meetings

• It is the boundary between Earth and the Underworld

• It is the home of the gods

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