Arachne the Weaver Greeking Out

What did the ancient Greeks turn to in order to understand how the world operated?

• books and encyclopedias

• gods and goddesses

• stories and legends

• rulers and laws

What does the author describe in the article?

• the role of mythology in ancient Greece

• the importance of theater in ancient Greece

• the origins of humankind according to Greek mythology

• how ancient Greek myths changed over time

[M]ythology was a significant influencing factor in the day-to-day lives of the people of ancient Greece.”

What evidence from the text supports this statement?

• Myths were […] sometimes humorous and intriguing[.]”

• [M]yths told people how to live, and how to tell right from wrong.”

• [The ancient Greeks] didn’t have televisions or the Internet.”

• “Over time, myths changed, and their events and details varied[…]”

Based on the story, how can Arachne be described?

• Humble and kind

• Clever and generous

• Talented and insecure

• Vain and disrespectful

What is a main message of the story of Arachne?

• The gods are immoral and foolish.

• People should keep their talents secret.

• People should not be vain or prideful.

• Gods and humans are equally talented.

“On the cloth, Arachne depicted the failings of the gods, portraits of the gods acting immorally and foolishly."Athena, on the other hand, is said to have spun with sunbeams, the sky, the fields, and the clouds. She wove a tapestry that showed the gods in all their strength and glory, praising them for their splendor.”As used in this sentence, what does “depicted” mean?

• praised

• showed

• prayed to

• warned about