Greek Mythology Background Quiz

Greece is located on which continent?

• Europe
• Africa
• North America
• Asia

Which best describes the topography, or physical features of the land?

• rugged and rocky

• flat land

• good soil for crops

• on the water

Because the geography was so mountainous, the early Greeks

• had little farmland

• had difficulty traveling to other communities

• communities and villages were very separate from one another

• all of these

What were the main jobs or professions in ancient Greece?

• farming olive trees

• sea fishing

• shepherding

• all of the above

Which bodies of water surround Greece?

• Indian Ocean and Black Sea

• Ionian Sea, Aegean Sea, and Mediterranean Sea

• Arctic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico/America

During which time period did ancient Greece experience the most growth and accomplishments?

• Dark Ages

  (1100 – 800 BCE):

• Archaic Period

  (800 – 480 BCE):

• Classical Period

  (480 – 323 BCE):

• Hellenistic Period

  (323 – 146 BCE)

What is Greek mythology?

• historical events of real life in Greece

• made up stories that helped early Greeks understand naturally occurring events (like a stormy sea or volcanic eruptions)

Greek mythology is based on the study of many gods and goddesses.

The term that describes this belief system is...

• Monotheism
• Atheism
• Polytheism
• Pantheism

Which of the following powers did gods and goddesses have that explained natural phenomena?

• ability to create earthquakes

• ability to create storms in the seas

• ability to create lightning and thunder

• all of the above

According to Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods and the sky?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Hades