4.13.M - Lesson: Greek Religion & Mythology Review

Question 1

According to a biblical worldview, what best describes the gods of ancient Greece?
earthly palaces but no eternal security
All of these are correct.
stone
offered no hope

Answer 1

All of these are correct.

Question 2

In Homer’s epics, who played the significant role?
nature
the gods
the hero
All of these are correct.

Answer 2

the hero

Question 3

What phrase best describes the Greek gods? (Choose all that apply)
associated with nature
spiritual characteristics
weak
human characteristics

Answer 3

associated with nature
spiritual characteristics
human characteristics

Question 4

Match the following:

Hera
Poseidon
Hermes
Hades
Hephaestus
Aphrodite
Apollo
Athena
Ares
Artemis

god of war, bloodshed, and violence
goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and animals
queen of the gods; goddess of marriage and empires
controlled the seas; brother of Zeus and Hades
the goddess of beauty, love, and happiness
the god of music, art, and knowledge
goddess of intelligence, war strategy, peace, and wisdom
messenger of the gods; god of travel and trade
ruler of the underworld
husband of Aphrodite and blacksmith to the gods

Answer 4

Hera
queen of the gods; goddess of marriage and empires
Poseidon
controlled the seas; brother of Zeus and Hades
Hermes
messenger of the gods; god of travel and trade
Hades
ruler of the underworld
Hephaestus
husband of Aphrodite and blacksmith to the gods
Aphrodite
the goddess of beauty, love, and happiness
Apollo
the god of music, art, and knowledge
Athena
goddess of intelligence, war strategy, peace, and wisdom
Ares
god of war, bloodshed, and violence
Artemis
goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and animals

Question 5

In the Hellenic Age, was Greek religion more spiritual or social, and why? (Explain in one or two sentences.)

Answer 5

Your Answer:
Greek religion was more social because people often did social events to honor their gods during those times.