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Greek Mythology

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1
Which Greek Epic tells the story of the last years of the Trojan War?
Pandora's Box
Iliad
Harry Potter
Odyssey
2
The Greeks practiced polytheism, meaning that they believed in...
the goodness of all things in nature
many gods with supernatural powers
the duty to protect Greek travelers and traders
one god who looked and acted human
3
Greek Myths were stories that explained...?
what things the Greek people most valued.
why animals behaved like they did.
human behavior, events in nature, and moral lessons
why humans should worship the gods
4
What two Greek Epics are still considered IMPORTANT in society today?
Iliad & Odysseus
Iliad & Odyssey
Percy Jackson & The Lightening Thief
Epic of Gilgamesh
5
How did the Greeks apply the Iliad and the Odyssey in everyday life?
by building great temples for their gods
by following the examples of the heroes in the stories
by following the writing style of famous poets
by holding sporting contests in honor of their gods
6
Where did the Greeks believe their gods lived?
In the Sea
At Delphi on Mount Parnassus
On Mount Olympus
In caves under ground
7
Who was the most powerful and important of the Greek gods and goddesses?
Athena
Zeus
Apollo
Hercules
8
Who was the author of the Iliad & Odyssey?
Chuck Norris
Achilles
Aesop
Homer
9
Ancient Greek culture continues to influence modern
architecture, literature, and drama
computer technology
music
warfare
10
Which of the following shows that Greek mythology is part of today’s popular culture?
Brian Busby uses Greek mythology to predict snow days.
People travel to Greece to hear lyric poems.
Some sports teams are named from Greek Mythology