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WorksheetsGreek Gods
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
How did Athena punish Medusa?
Made it so that everything she touched turned to sand.
She was banished to the underworld.
She was given snakes as hair and anyone that looked at her would turn to stone.
She was given snakes as hair and anyone that looked at her would turn to water.
What is true about the city state of Sparta?
They were known for their great art and pottery which they traded a lot with other areas.
They had a large powerful army and didn't like to trade.
They were a well educated state and began to use a democracy where men could vote.
what is a purpose of a myth?
They make great stories and can help you entertain your guests .
They have a message which people can learn from and teach their children about.
They have no purpose, they are just made up stories.
Hera was Goddess of what?
of marriage and the family.
of sea
of war
of love
Why did Icarus not manage to escape with his father?
He flew too close to the sea and his wings got wet and he drowned.
He flew too close to the sun and the wax of his wings melted so he fell in to the sea.
He had no practice flying and was not as good as hid Dad.
The main Greek Gods were thought to be found where?
Mount Giona
Corinth
Mount Olympus
In the ancient greek creation story, the earth (Gaia) and the sky (Uranus) were created out of what?
Light and Darkness
The two halves of a cracked egg shell.
A creator God.
How did Zeus become King of the Gods?
He was the only one strong enough for the job.
He was the cleverest
He was the only one brave enough to take on his father Kronos.
Nobody else wanted to be leader.
Why did Kronos eat his children when they were born?
He thought they tasted delicious.
He did not think he would be a very good Dad.
He was worried they might overthrow him like he had done to his father.
What was the message in the myth of Icarus
You should follow advice from your parents.
Don't try new things as they can be dangerous.
You should not be too ambitious or too humble but instead be in the middle.
sometimes freedom is bad.
What is Zeus' symbol?
trident
sword
lightning bolt
wedding ring
How many olympians are there?
3
67
10
12
What was the message in the myth of Odysseus and the Cyclops?
It is dangerous to travel
You should be welcoming and kind to travellers.
you should not be arrogant or boastful
You should not be jealous.
