Comprehension Questions Flashcards
How did Zeus become king of the gods?
When zeus grew up, he waged war against his father. Zeus was victorious and made Cronos restore life to the children he had swallowed. He divided Cronos’ kingdom among them, so they became gods and goddesses of the world. He made himself king then.
What is the Greek story of the seasons, fruits, grains, and flowers?
Hades abducted Persephone, and Zeus took pity on her and allowed her to return to earth for different parts of the year. IN spring and summer, she was on earth, and during that time the flowers bloomed and Demeter, with the help of the nymphs, made crops grow in the summer. In fall and winter, she was gone below the earth with Hades, and the flowers and crops went away.
How was Greece repopulated after the flood?
Deucalion and Pyrrha threw 12 stones behind them, as the oracle commanded, and up behind Deucalion came running 12 men, and behind Pyrrha came 12 women. Deucalion and Pyrrha then taught them the useful arts.
Recount the story of the founding of Thebes.
Men sprang up from the teeth of the dragon that Cadmus had slain. Cadmus threw a stone, and they all began to fight. After there were only five left, Cadmus commanded them to stop, and instead had them build the city of Thebes.
How was Perseus’ fate fulfilled?
One day, when he was playing quoit with the king of Argos, who he’d become friends with, he acccidently wounded him with his sword, and the wound caused him to die.
