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Check for Understanding – Ancient Greece Myth 1 1. When Greeks passed down tales they told mostly of – a. Stories of war b. Gods and goddesses c. Political battles d. Changes in season 2. Which Greek god/goddess did the sanctuary of Delphi honor? a. Athena b. Apollo c. Dionysus d. Hermes 3. Drama festivals were held in Ancient Greece to honor which god/goddess? a. Athena b. Apollo c. Dionysus d. Hermes 4. Greeks honored which god/goddess by building fires in their homes? a. Hera b. Hestia c. Hermes d. Hades 5. In Greek mythology, Demeter felt great sadness over her daughter’s return to the underworld. Which came about as result? a. Women became pregnant b. A great draught in the seas c. A change from summer to fall and winter d. Men became sick with disease 6. Myths were used in everyday Ancient Greece to explain what? a. Wars and battles b. Changes in nature c. Relationships between lovers d. Greek Politics 7. Which god is known for being the god/goddess of war? a. Athena b. Apollo c. Dionysus d. Poseidon 8. Poseidon is most known for being the god of – a. Land b. The sky c. The underworld d. The sea 9. If Ancient Greeks wanted to honor or please the gods, they might – a. Hold a festival in their honor b. Fight with the neighboring city-­‐states c. Sacrifice their children d. Hold a holy war ANSWER KEY Check for Understanding – Ancient Greece Myth 1 1. When Greeks passed down tales they told mostly of – a. Stories of war b. Gods and goddesses c. Political battles d. Changes in season 2. Which Greek god/goddess did the sanctuary of Delphi honor? a. Athena b. Apollo c. Dionysus d. Hermes 3. Drama festivals were held in Ancient Greece to honor which god/goddess? a. Athena b. Apollo c. Dionysus d. Hermes 4. Greeks honored which god/goddess by building fires in their homes? a. Hera b. Hestia c. Hermes d. Hades 5. In Greek mythology, Demeter felt great sadness over her daughter’s return to the underworld. Which came about as result? a. Women became pregnant b. A great draught in the seas c. A change from summer to fall and winter d. Men became sick with disease 6. Myths were used in everyday Ancient Greece to explain what? a. Wars and battles b. Changes in nature c. Relationships between lovers d. Greek Politics 7. Which god is known for being the god/goddess of war? a. Athena b. Apollo c. Dionysus d. Poseidon 8. Poseidon is most known for being the god of – a. Land b. The sky c. The underworld d. The sea 9. If Ancient Greeks wanted to honor or please the gods, they might – a. Hold a festival in their honor b. Fight with the neighboring city-­‐states c. Sacrifice their children d. Hold a holy war