Background Knowledge of Greek Mythology

Greek mythology is based on what type of religion?

• monotheism
• polytheism
• monism

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the purpose of Greek mythology?

• To offer explanations about nature, emotions, and life events
• To make sure everyone went to a better afterlife
• To ensure when they were reincarnated, they were in a better social class

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is the king of the gods and the god of sky and thunder?

• Zeus
• Apollo
• Athena
• Artemis

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is the goddess of women and marriage?

• Hera
• Artemis
• Athena
• Aphrodite

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is the god of music, poetry, art knowledge, the sun and light?

• Zeus
• Apollo
• Hera
• Artemis

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is the goddess of the hunt, archery and the moon?

• Hera
• Artemis
• Athena
• Aphrodite

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is the goddess of wisdom, war and diplomacy?

• Hera
• Artemis
• Athena
• Aphrodite

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is the goddess of love and beauty?

• Hera
• Artemis
• Athena
• Aphrodite

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Messenger of the Gods

• Apollo
• Hermes
• Dionysus

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The Gods lived on

• Mount Pamassus
• Tymfi
• Smolikas
• Mount Olympus

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9