Which of the following shows that Greek mythology is part of today's popular culture?

Some sport teams are named after figures from Greek myths.

Greek myths were stories that explained

why natural or historical events happened.

According to Greek mythology, why are there different seasons?

Demeter is separated from her daughter during the winter.

Which of the following shows that Greeks strongly influences our language?

Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology

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Which of the following shows that Greek mythology is part of today's popular culture?
Some sport teams are named after figures from Greek myths.
Many people worship Greek gods and goddesses.
People travel to Greece to hear lyric poems.
Students learn about Greek mythology in school.
2
Greek myths were stories that explained
what things the Greek people most valued.
why humans or animals behaved like they did.
why natural or historical events happened.
why humans should worship gods.
3
Fables are different from myths because fables
are stories about the Greek gods.
explain things such as thunder and earthquakes.
are sung while playing a lyre.
teach lessons about life.
4
The myth about the god Hephaestus working in his fiery forge explained
volcanic eruptions.
earthquakes.
the seasons.
thunderstorms.
5
According to Greek mythology, why are there different seasons?
Hephaestus is making weapons for the gods in his forge.
Apollo goes away for part of each year to rest.
Hera is punishing humans for not worshipping the gods.
Demeter is separated from her daughter during the winter.
6
Which Greek hero has been the subject of dozens of films?
Poseidon
Hercules
Dionysis
Zeus
7
Which of the following best defines a lyric poem?
a poem that explains natural events
a poem about Greek heroes
a poem that teaches life's lessons
a poem set to music
8
Which of the following shows that Greeks strongly influences our language?
English is based on the letters of the Greek alphabet.
The English language was first spoken in ancient Greece.
Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology
English words are spelled using the Greek rules of spelling.
9
Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssy?
Sappho
Homer
Hestia
Aesop
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Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of
love.
wisdom.
war.
celebration.

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