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CKLA Greek Myths
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1
The gods and goddesses of ancient Greece were believed to be...
immortal
mortal
2
What does Zeus do to punish the humans?
He sends fire to the Earth.
Sends Pandora w/a closed box filled w/unpleasant things.
He makes earthquakes.
3
To be immortal means...
never die
never be sick
to never fall
4
Arachne boasted that she was a better weaver than Athena.
False
True
5
A spider is another name for an arachnid.
False
True
6
What does the myth "Demeter and Persephone" try to explain?
The changing of the seasons; the life cycle of the plants.
The changing of the moon; the moon life cycle.
7
Why does Zeus try to persuade Hades to return Persephone to Demeter?
He knows that people will starve if nothing grows on earth.
Hades is his brother.
8
What is Hades the god of?
The underworld.
The sun.
The moon.
9
What is the moral of "Pandora's Box"?
It is best to avoid something no matter how tempting.
It is always a good idea to open unexpected things.
10
Spectators are people who watch events. Pick one that applies.
students singing in a school concert.
boys and girls competing in a soccer game.
A family sitting in the bleachers at a track meet.
11
Who did the ancient Greeks worship?
Buddha
many gods and goddesses
Confucius
12
How are gods and goddesses similar to humans?
They go grocery shopping at Target.
They have emotions and could fall in love like humans.
They drive cars.
13
Who assigned Hercules to complete difficult labors?
Zeus
King Eurystheus
Hades
Ares
14
According to Greek mythology, who made the first humans?
Zeus
Icarus
Prometheus
15
Mount Olympus is the home of the gods and goddesses.
False
True
16
What does Pandora do with the box?
She opens the box and pleasant spirits come out of the box.
She opens the box and terrifying evils come out the box.
17
Icarus stayed away from the sun.
True
False
18
What happens to all of the plants and crops when Demeter begins to grow old?
The grass turns green and everything grows.
The grass turns brown; every tree, vine, and field is bare.
19
A labyrinth is a tool someone uses to weave a picture.
False
True
20
If a person or animal will die eventually, it is...
immortal
mortal
21
What is a myth?
Is a nonfictional story from ancient times.
Is a fictional story from ancient times.
22
Gods and goddessess are the only characters in Greek myths.
False
True
23
Which mythical creature is half bull and half man?
Dragon
Unicorn
Pegasus
Minotaur
24
How does Demeter feel when she realizes Persephone is missing?
Sad, no longer full of happiness and light and stops crops.
Happy and full of happiness.
25
Who did the ancient Greeks believe ruled these gods and goddesses?
Poseidon
Hera
Zeus
