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Topic 6 Lesson 6 Ancient Greek Beliefs and Arts
Topic 6 Lesson 6 Ancient Greek Beliefs and Arts
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Greek Religion and Mythology #1-14 Arts in Ancient Greece #15-18 Greek Literature #19-30
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1
Which Olympian goddess? Wife of Zeus and queen of the gods, goddess of marriage
Hera
Athena
Aphrodite
Artemis
2
What are the most important features of ancient Greek painting and statues? [Select Four]
Strong Egyptian influence espcially with early painting and sculptures
Realism
Use of depth and perspective
Ideal feeling of calm and peace
Abstract
Unbalanced
3
Featured a chorus.
Both
Comedy
Tragedy
4
Which Olympian god? Brother of Zeus, god of the sea
Apollo
Hermes
Ares
Poseidon
5
What were the Olympic games? [Select Five]
The Olympics were a religious festival honoring Zeus.
The Olympic games included athletic contests.
During the games, all conflicts between city-states ceased.
Only people who lived in Greece particpated in the Olympic games.
Athletes from all over the Mediterranean showed their skill to honor Zeus.
The games took place every four years.
6
Why is Greek architecture still admired and imitated around the world today? [Select Three]
Greek architects tried to achieve perfection in their work
Greek architects created buildings that gave a sense of balance and harmony
People appreciate abstract, unblanced, buildings with no clear form
People want government buildings to be perfect, balanced and harmonious
7
Which Olympian god? God of prophecy, music, poetry, and god of light
Zeus
Apollo
Poseidon
Ares
8
Which Olympian goddess? Daughter of Zeus, goddess of wisdom and protector of cities
Artemis
Hera
Aphrodite
Athena
9
Which Olympian god? The father of many of the gods, conjurer of storms and god of justice
Poseidon
Zeus
Apollo
Ares
10
Collection of myths or stories that people tell about their gods and heroes
Lyric poetry
chorus
mythology
polytheism
cease
Olympic games
11
Ended happily
Tragedy
Both
Comedy
12
Dealt with current events.
Both
Comedy
Tragedy
13
Obedience
chorus
submission
Olympic games
Lyric poetry
polytheism
mythology
14
What are the key features of a fable? [Select Two]
Fables are written as a story to teach values and moral lessons.
Fables are about heroric figures.
Fables feature gods and goddess and their rivalries.
Fables often use talking animals to tell a story and teach a moral lesson.
15
Developed for performances honoring the god Dionysus.
Tragedy
Both
Comedy
16
The finest example of classical Greek architecture is the temple known as the Parthenon in Athens built to honor Athena.
True
False
17
The Greeks believed the Delphic oracle at the Temple of Apollo could predict the future.
True
False
18
Which Olympian god? God of war
Apollo
Zeus
Ares
Poseidon
19
Still staged today all around the world.
Both
Comedy
Tragedy
20
Poetic songs
Lyric poetry
mythology
submission
Olympic games
chorus
polytheism
21
Worship of many gods or deities
mythology
Olympic games
Lyric poetry
chorus
cease
polytheism
22
Traced the downfall of heroic figures caught in violent conflict with their family, their city, or the gods.
Tragedy
Both
Comedy
23
In ancient Greek drama, a group of people who commented on the action of a play and advised the characters
Olympic games
mythology
submission
polytheism
chorus
Lyric poetry
24
Select the statements that are true about ancient Greek religion and mythology. [Select Five]
Greek religion involved the worship of many gods and goddesses.
The Greeks were monotheistic.
Myths tell of enteratining adventures.
Myths also tell important truths about people and the way they behave.
The Greeks expressed their religions beliefs through their mythology.
The Greeks gods/goddess were humanlike in many ways.
25
Which Olympian goddess? Twin sister of Apollo, goddess of hunting and childbirth
Hera
Artemis
Aphrodite
Athena
26
Plot often came from mythology or Homer's epics.
Tragedy
Comedy
Both
27
To stop
Lyric poetry
chorus
polytheism
mythology
cease
Olympic games
28
Just as today, in ancient times the Greek buildings and statues were bright, gleaming white marble.
True
False
29
Made amusing observations about Greek culture, society and politicians.
Tragedy
Both
Comedy
30
Which Olympian goddess? Goddess of love and beauty.
Artemis
Aphrodite
Hera
Athena