Greek Mythology Exploration

Greek Mythology Exploration

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. For multiple-choice questions, circle the letter of the correct answer. For fill-in-the-blank and short-answer questions, write your answers in the space provided.

1. Who was the king of the gods in Greek mythology?

2. Which goddess was known as the goddess of wisdom and warfare?

3. The hero who slayed the Minotaur in the labyrinth was  .

4. The underworld in Greek mythology was ruled by  .

5. The goddess of the harvest and agriculture was  .

6. Briefly explain the myth of Pandora's Box.

7. Name two famous Greek heroes and describe one of their accomplishments.

Match each Greek god/goddess with their Roman counterpart.

12. Mount Olympus was believed to be the home of the Greek gods.

13. Hercules was known for his intelligence and cunning, not his strength.

14. Observe the image of the Greek Parthenon below. While not directly from a myth, it represents the architectural grandeur associated with the gods. In your own words, describe how the Parthenon might reflect the values or beliefs of ancient Greeks regarding their deities.