Greek Gods - Brain Pop

The ancient Greeks were polytheistic. Keeping in mind that the root word "theos" means "god," what can you infer about the prefix "poly?"

• It means "spiritual"
• It means "male"
• It means "one"
• It means "many"

What was the significance of Mount Olympus to the Ancient Greeks?

• It was the center of the Universe
• It was where the gods lived
• It was home to the Ancient Greeks' most important temple
• It was home to the oracles that interpreted the will of gods

Hera and Zeus had a contentious relationship.  In this context, what does "contentious" mean? 

• prone to fights and arguements
• peaceful
• powerful
• loving

Which of the following is most closely associated with Apollo?

• sun
• cloud with lightening bolt
• knife
• trident

If a tidal wave devastated the coast of Ancient Greece, the people would probably blame it on:

• Zeus
• Aphrodite
• Poseidon
• Ares

If you were a farmer in Ancient Greece, to which god would you pray to ensure a successful harvest?

• Athena
• Demeter
• Hephaistos
• Ares

According to Ancient Greek mythology, what would happen to you after you died?

• Your soul would be comforted by Aphrodite.
• Your soul would be gobbled up by Ares.
• Athena would take your soul to the top of Mount Olympus. 
• Hermes would take your soul to the underworld.

If you were a solider going to war, what might you do before battle?

• Sacrifice a bull to Ares
• Pray to Diana
• Ask Hermes for a favor
• Light a fire to honor Hades

Which of the following is a true statement about the Greek gods?

• They were not part of the everyday lives of the Ancient Greeks. 
• They had many human foibles and attributes. 
• They are still worshipped today in Greece.
• Most of them were despised instead of worshipped.

What did Hephaistos and Ares have in common?

• They both lived far away from Mount Olympus.
• They were both gods of war.
• They were both gods of metalworking.
• They were both in love with Aphrodite.