The Oracle at Delphi: An Ancient Fortune Teller

What was Delphi considered in ancient Greece?

• A city-state

• A precinct

• A temple

• A mountain

Which league was formed to protect the temples of Apollo and Demeter in Delphi?

• The Great Amphictyonic League

• The Delphic League

• The Spartan League

• The Athenian League

According to Greek mythology, what is the significance of Delphi?

• It is the center of the world

• It is the birthplace of Zeus

• It is the home of the gods

• It is the capital of Greece

Who is the god associated with Delphi?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Poseidon

What is an oracle?

• A sacred stone

• A temple

• A prophecy

• A person who can speak to the gods

How did people communicate with Apollo at the Oracle of Delphi?

• By writing letters

• By sending messengers

• By speaking directly to Apollo

• By speaking with the pythia

What did the Oracle of Delphi provide guidance on?

• Farming techniques

• Finding love

• Military strategies

• All of the above

What did the Greeks do before going to war?

• Consult the Oracle at Delphi

• Consult the Oracle at Athens

• Consult the Oracle at Sparta

• Consult the Oracle at Thebes

What did Spartan king Leonidas do when the Oracle advised against fighting the Persians?

• He waited for a more favorable prophecy

• He ignored the Oracle and fought anyway

• He sought a second opinion from another Oracle

• He surrendered to the Persians

What led to corruption surrounding Delphi?

• The lack of resources in Delphi

• The influence of Apollo

• The treasuries built by Greek city-states

• The power of the Oracle