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What is the Roman equivalent of Hera?

  • Minerva
  • Diana
  • Juno (correct)
  • Venus
  • Which attribute is NOT associated with Apollo?

  • Loves Delphi
  • Trident (correct)
  • Lyre
  • Uses a bow
  • Which of the following symbols is associated with Poseidon?

  • Peacocks
  • Trident (correct)
  • Bears
  • Lyre
  • What is an attribute of Artemis?

    <p>Shuns lying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item is NOT listed as associated with Hera?

    <p>Lyre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Psyche' directly translate to in Greek?

    <p>Soul/Spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following traits does Prometheus NOT embody?

    <p>Coward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Gaea in Greek mythology?

    <p>God of the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symbols is associated with Zeus?

    <p>Lightning bolt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Uranus in Greek mythology?

    <p>God of the sky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome did Pandora's actions have on humanity?

    <p>She released misery and suffering upon men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for the existence of myths?

    <p>To serve as historical documents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What period is referred to as the Bronze Age?

    <p>3200-1100 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributions is attributed to ancient Greeks that influences modern Western civilization?

    <p>Democracy and the Olympic games</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the jar from Prometheus contain, which helped counterbalance the misery released by Pandora?

    <p>Hope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which goddess is associated with the harvest?

    <p>Demeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hermes primarily known for?

    <p>Thieves and commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which god or goddess is recognized for their role as the ruler of the underworld?

    <p>Hades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbolizes the goddess of love and beauty?

    <p>Rose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which deity is not counted among the twelve Olympians?

    <p>Hades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Greek perspective on heroes?

    <p>They were idealized as men of action who earned greatness through battle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the maxim 'Nothing in excess' relate to in Greek values?

    <p>The concept of moderation and self-restraint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Greeks view beauty in relation to human potential?

    <p>The pursuit of beauty could lead to suffering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ethnic pride' signify in the context of Greek values?

    <p>A belief in the superiority of Greek culture and identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of the Greek approach to understanding the world?

    <p>They interpreted every abstract concept through tangible representations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Arete' signify in Greek culture?

    <p>A type of excellence one should strive for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes the temporary madness stemming from hubris?

    <p>Ate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'motif' refer to in literary analysis?

    <p>A repeated element with symbolic meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary meaning of the word 'exodus'?

    <p>The journey of a large group leaving a place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of speech is the word 'indolence'?

    <p>Noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'allusion'?

    <p>A reference to another well-known text or event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes something that is 'corporeal'?

    <p>Having a material or physical form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Sisyphean' imply about a task?

    <p>It is both challenging and seemingly futile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would one describe a situation that is 'paradoxical'?

    <p>It is contradictory but can be true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is synonymous with 'indolence'?

    <p>Laziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Titanic' primarily refer to?

    <p>Something large or powerful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a fear that is indicated by the Greek origin 'Phobos'?

    <p>Fear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which Greek mythological figure does the term 'Narcissistic' derive?

    <p>Narcissus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Chronology' relate to in its Greek origins?

    <p>The study of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Pantheism' imply regarding the relationship between God and the universe?

    <p>God and the universe are the same thing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the Greeks personifying abstract concepts into gods?

    <p>To provide a concrete form to intangible ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a value associated with Greek heroism?

    <p>Self-sacrifice for others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Greek mythology, what does Lachesis represent among The Fates?

    <p>The present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common practice for the Greeks to seek favor from their gods?

    <p>Offering prayers and sacrifices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which belief underscores the Greek view of the world?

    <p>A rational and fact-based perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage in the Hero's Journey represents the point where the hero faces their greatest challenge?

    <p>The Ordeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ACE format stand for in writing?

    <p>Analyze, Cite, Explain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of the Hero's Journey does the hero typically receive assistance and guidance from a mentor?

    <p>Meeting the Mentor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a rule associated with comma usage?

    <p>Never use a comma before an introductory clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbol is typically associated with the relationship between mother and daughters in literature?

    <p>The Mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

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