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GRADE 10, Lessons 1-9 Flashcards

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1
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__________ was born on the shores of the Aegean Sea (4,000 years ago).

A

Ancient Greece

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Ancient Greece was officially named as the __________, and a country in the __________.

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Hellenic Republic and a country in the Mediterranean.

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The capital city of Greece is __________.

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Athens

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Greece instituted the “__________”

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First large-scale democracy

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The first large-scale democracy was called the __________.

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The Athenian Democracy

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The __________ was considered as a legend of heroism and the war heroes also inspired the creation of Olympics.

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Iliad

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They were best known for its temple, in which the prime example would be the __________.

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Parthenon

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In terms of its style in architecture, it was defined in three orders: _______, _______and _______ order

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Doric, Ionic and Corinthian

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9
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In terms of painting, they made use of __________.

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Panel Painting: Flat panel made out of wood.

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In sculptures, They believe that the ___________ was the most important subject for artistic endeavor

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Human form

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11
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In terms of designs in pottery, it was usually decorated with _________ designs

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Geometric

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12
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What are the 5 Qualities in Literature?

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Qualities
1.) Permanence and Universality
2.) Full of Artistry
3.) Originality
4.) Diversity of Talent
5.) Intellectual Quality

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13
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List the poets & writers discussed.

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Homer
Sophocles
Pindar
Herodotus
Sappho

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The author of Iliad and the Odyssey and one of the greatest literary artists in the world.

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Homer

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Sophocles

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His most famous is Oedipus the king (Oedipus Rex) which is known for its impressive construction and use of dramatic devices

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16
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The greatest lyric poet of Ancient Greece

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Pindar

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17
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Herodotus

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He has been called the “father of history” and an engaging narrator with a deep interest in the customs of the people he described

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Her poetry centers on passion and love for people of both sexes

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Sappho

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19
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List the philosophers discussed.

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Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Pythagoras

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Socrates

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He is remembered for his teaching methods and for asking thought provoking questions

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Studied ethics, virtue justice and other ideas relating to human behavior; a student of Socrates

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Plato

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Aristotle

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He was often credited with developing the study of logic, as well as the foundation for modern-day zoology; student of Plato

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The mathematician who created the Pythagorean Theorem

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Pythagoras

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24
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Any text where the main purpose is to present a point of view and seeks to persuade a reader

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Persuasive Text

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It can be an argument, exposition, discussion review or even an advertisement

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Persuasive Text

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______ is used when the focus is on the action of the person or thing affected.

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Passive voice

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in using ______, the phrases or other expressions precedes a subject.

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Inverted word order

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_____ is used to focus on a word or phrase and to emphasize the intention of the messages by changing the normal sentence pattern with relative pronoun “it is” or “it was”

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Cleft Sentences: It

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_____ is used to emphasize a specific subject or object. The clause introduced by “What” is used as the subject or object of the sentence.

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Cleft Sentences: What

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30
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______ uses auxiliary verbs “do” or “did” to add emphasis on sentences

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“Do or “Did”

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31
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What kind of Persuasive text is the sentence:

Seldom did I realize that the exam would be next week.

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Inverted Word Order

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32
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What kind of Persuasive text is the sentence:

What the Grade 10 JHS Levels need is a break.

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Cleft Sentences: “What”

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33
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What kind of Persuasive text is the sentence:

She did believe that the exams are next week.

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“Do” or “Did”

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34
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What kind of Persuasive text is the sentence:

The Performance Tasks are due by the end of the week.

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Passive Voice

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What kind of Persuasive text is the sentence:

It was the joyous occasion that made her happy.

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Cleft Sentences: “It”

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36
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Reflexive Pronoun

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Whoever performs is also the receiver of the action

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37
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There are objects that refer to the subject can be used as the direct object

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Reflexive Pronoun

38
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These are used to emphasize a noun or pronoun

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Intensive Pronoun

39
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Intensive Pronoun

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They can be omitted from the sentence without changing its meaning

40
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If it still makes sense after deleting the pronoun, it means that it was used as __________

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Intensive Pronoun

41
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If the sentence has an incomplete thought after deleting the pronoun, it means its was used as ______

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Reflexive Pronoun

42
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Intensive or Reflexive?

Maria was found to be screaming at herself throughout the rides of Enchanted Kingdom.

A

Reflexive

43
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Intensive or Reflexive?

Michael himself went out to get his jacket that he left at the bus.

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Intensive

44
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Who is the personification of Earth?

A

Gaea

45
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Who is the personification of Heaven/Sky?

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Uranus

46
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Who are the kids of Gaea and Uranus?

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  1. Cyclops - one-eyed
  2. Hecatoncheires - many heads, single body
  3. 12 titans - Cronus (King) & Rhea (Queen) siblings that had kids together
47
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Cronus and Rhea’s kids (Olympians):

A
  • Hestia
  • Demeter
  • Hera
  • Hades
    -Poseidon
  • Zeus (youngest)
48
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These are sophisticated tools used to help
visualize complex information, organize thoughts and facilitate learning or problem-solving.

A

Advance Graphic Organizers

49
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It is used to compare and contrast two or more group of things by visually displaying their similarities and differences

A

Venn Diagram

50
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Flow Chart

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a graphical representation of a process used to illustrate the sequences of steps, decisions, and outcomes involved

51
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aka Ishikawa Diagram or cause and effect diagram. Its a tool used to identify, explore, and visually display the potential causes of a specific problem or effect

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Fishbone Diagram

52
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Concept Map

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a visual representation of relationships between ideas, concepts or pieces of information

53
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a simple effective graphic organizer that is used to compare two aspects of a topic, idea or concept

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T-Chart

54
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KWL Chart

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used to guide learning by focusing on K (what I know) W (What I want to know) L (What I learned)

55
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organize information tasks or entities in a hierarchical structure, showing relationships between different concepts

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Hierarchy Chart

56
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Hexagon Organizer

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uses a hexagon-shaped cells to help visualize, categorize, and connect different concepts

57
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a graphical representation of events or milestones in chronological order and can also show progress

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Timeline

58
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Frayer Model

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used to define and understand concepts into four areas definitions, characteristics, examples and non-examples

59
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used to identify and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats

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SWOT Analysis

60
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Cycle Diagram

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used to illustrate, processes, systems, or phenomena that occur in repetitive pattern or loop

61
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used to represent hierarchical structures processes or relationships

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Pyramid Diagram

62
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Describe Zeus

A

Jupiter, King of the Gods, God of Thunder

Symbol: Lightning/Thunder bolt, Eagle, Oak Tree

63
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Describe Hera

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Juno, Queen of the Gods and Goddesses, Goddess of Marriage, Family & Childbirth

Symbol: Peacock, Cow, Wedding Ring

64
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Describe Poseidon

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Neptune, God of the Sea

Symbol: Trident, Horse, Sea, Dolphin

65
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Describe Hades

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Pluto, God of Wealth, dead, underworld

Symbol: Cerebus, Pomegranate, Helmet of Invisibility

66
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Describe Aphrodite

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Venus, Goddess of Love & Beauty

Symbol: Rose, Dove, Swan

67
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Describe Athena

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Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom

Symbol: Owl & Olive Tree

68
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Describe Demeter

A

Cerus, Goddess of Fertility & Agriculture

Symbol: Wheat & Bread

69
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Describe Hestia

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Vesta, Goddess of Hearth
Symbol: Hearth, fireplace, kettle

70
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Describe Artemis

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Diana, Goddess of the Hunt

Symbol: Moon, Deer, Bow & Arrow

71
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Describe Apollo

A

God of Music, Poetry, Healing, Light, Prophecy

Symbol: Lyre, Sun & Laurel Tree

72
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Describe Dionysus

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Bacchus, God of Wine

Symbol: Grapes

73
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Describe Ares

A

Mars, God of War

Symbol: Dog, Vulture, Wild Boar

74
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Describe Hephaestus

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Vulcan, God of metal work

Symbol: Hammer, Anvil, Tongs

75
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Describe Hermes

A

Mercury, Messenger of the Gods

Symbol: Caduceus, Crane, WInged Sandals

76
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What are the largest islands in Ancient Greece called?

A

Crete and Evia

77
Q

In the story, Paris’ Judgement, who are the characters mentioned?

A

Peleus and Thetis
Eris
Hera
Athena
Aphrodite
Zeus
Paris

78
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She is the Goddess of trouble and discord. She was the one to drop the golden apple in the wedding of Peleus and Thetis

A

Eris

79
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Who is Paris?

A

He is the prince of Troy who had a reputation for making fair decisions.

80
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What kind of dream did the Queen of Troy, Hecuba, had?

A

Dreamt of a prophecy or flame which resembled the fall of Troy.

81
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Where did Paris grew up?

A

Mt. Ida or Alexander

82
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What was the bribe Hera offered to Paris?

A

Wealth and Power over Europe and Asia

83
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What was Athena’s bribe for Paris?

A

Wisdom and victory in all wars.

84
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What was Aphrodite’s bribe for Paris?

A

The most beautiful woman, Helen.

85
Q

Which gift did Paris choose from the 3 Goddesses?

A

Aphrodite; the most beautiful woman, Helen

86
Q

Who was Helen already married to?

A

King Menelaus of Sparta

87
Q

In the story of Pandora’s box, who are the characters mentioned?

A

Epimetheus
Prometheus
Pandora
Zeus
Hephaestus

88
Q

He is the father of Pandora

A

Zeus

89
Q

He gave man the gift of fire and was punished by Zeus.

A

Prometheus

90
Q

What was the gift of Zeus to Pandora?

A

A box not to be opened

91
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Who was Pandora married to?

A

Epimetheus and Pandora are married

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