Greek Daily Life (Part 2)

In which direction do Greek temples typically face?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What is a dipteral temple?

• A temple with no columns

• A temple with a single row of columns

• A temple with two rows of columns in the peristyle

• A temple dedicated to two gods

What is the propylon?

• The innermost room of the temple

• The entrance to the temple

• The back room of the temple

• The altar outside the temple

What is the naos?

• The outer courtyard of the temple

• The entrance to the temple

• The innermost room where the god resides

• The area for worshippers

What is the opisthodomos?

• The main hall of the temple

• The back room of the temple, added for balance

• The altar outside the temple

• The storage area for offerings

Which mystery cult was centered in Eleusis?

• Cult of Zeus

• Cult of Demeter and Dionysus

• Cult of Athena

• Cult of Apollo

What type of dance is the hyporchema?

• A ceremonial procession

• A mimic dance accompanying worship songs of Apollo

• A dance of mourning

• A dance to celebrate victory

What is the geranos?

• A dance for agriculture

• The 'crane dance' honoring Theseus

• A dance to appease the gods

• A dance performed at funerals

What is the purpose of the Paean hymn?

• To honor the dead

• To celebrate victory

• A hymn to Apollo

• A call to arms

What is the main purpose of the Panathenaic Festival?

• To honor Zeus

• To present Athena Polias with a new peplos

• To celebrate the harvest

• To commemorate a military victory