Polytheism Review for Test

Which of the following is true regarding the Aztec, Incan and Mayan civilizations?

Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?

Which of the following best proves that Mesopotamian religion was polytheistic?

Greek gods and goddesses were very humble and never punished humans.

Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in their myths?

According to mythology, the home of the ancient Greek gods was called Mount Olympus.

The Greeks used mythology to explain things in nature that they did not understand.

Who had the job of communicating with the gods and keeping them happy?

What similarity can be found in many of the religious ceremonies of Ancient Africa?

Why did some ancient civilizations rely on oracles?

What was used to dry out the bodies during mummification?

What was the only organ left in the body during mummification?

Many of the Romans’ religious beliefs were modeled after the

Who was believed to live at the top of a ziggurat?

In Ancient Egypt, people who could not afford to be mummified were buried in the desert.

The Parthenon was a magnificent temple built to honor the goddess Athena, protector of Athens.

These civilizations believed that all gods were equal; no god was more important than another.

In order to keep their gods happy, the Maya, Aztec and Inca all believed that

Why were the pyramids important to the Egyptians?