Reviewing Greek Mythology

What is mythology?

• Stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.

• Long poem about heroes

• Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live.

• Poems that were set to music.

The ancient Greeks told myths to:

• Historically document events and accomplishments happening around them

• Scare foreign countries from invading

• Explain why things happened on Earth

In the myths, the Greek gods had human-like emotions (ex: jealousy, impatience, anger).

• True

• False

Who is the king of the Greek gods and ruler of Mount Olympus?

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Ares

• Zeus

Who is the god of the ocean and earth shaker?

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Ares

• Zeus

Who is the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld?

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Ares

• Zeus

Which Greek goddess is associated with wisdom, art, and warfare?

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Artemis

Who is the goddess of marriage?

• Aphrodite

• Hera

• Persephone

• Artemis

Zeus became the king of the gods after he and his siblings did what?

• Created humanity to rule over

• Agreed to become best friends forever

• Destroyed Gaia, goddess of the earth

• Overthrew their father, Cronus and the other Titans

Athena turned Arachne into what?

• a snake

• clay

• a loom

• a spider