Which of the following were characteristics of ancient Greek literature? Select the two correct answers.
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Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.
Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.
Lyric poetry was sung about topics like war, politics, and emotions.
Lyric poetry was sung about topics like war, politics, and emotions.
The chorus sang in the plays in order to generate more emotion.
The chorus sang in the plays in order to generate more emotion.
Tragedies always ended happily and were amusing to the audience.
Tragedies always ended happily and were amusing to the audience.
Comedies told about violent conflict and heroes' downfalls in battle.
Comedies told about violent conflict and heroes' downfalls in battle.
The two correct answers are:
1) Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.
2) Lyric poetry was sung about topics like war, politics, and emotions.
Which of the following statements can be used as evidence that ancient Greek beliefs and art has been influential? Select the three correct answers.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Modern in New York City contains many abstract paintings.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Modern in New York City contains many abstract paintings.
We read fables as children to learn moral lessons.
We read fables as children to learn moral lessons.
Today sculptors and painters avoid realism in their art.
Today sculptors and painters avoid realism in their art.
The columns of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. provide balance and harmony.
The columns of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. provide balance and harmony.
Comedies and dramas are popular types of theater on Broadway.
Comedies and dramas are popular types of theater on Broadway.
The three correct answers are:
1) We read fables as children to learn moral lessons.
2) The columns of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. provide balance and harmony.
3) Comedies and dramas are popular types of theater on Broadway.
Which of the following was the primary purpose of the Olympic games?
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It was a religious event where Zeus was honored.
It was a religious event where Zeus was honored.
It was a political event where Athens and Sparta fought.
It was a political event where Athens and Sparta fought.
It was a social event where women built religious shrines.
It was a social event where women built religious shrines.
It was an economic event where debts were paid off.
It was an economic event where debts were paid off.
The correct answer is: It was a religious event where Zeus was honored.
Which of the following is evidence that ancient Greece was polytheistic?
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Zeus was the only god.
Zeus was the only god.
Athena was the only goddess.
Athena was the only goddess.
The Greeks believed in one god that ruled over nature and people.
The Greeks believed in one god that ruled over nature and people.
Ancient Greece had many gods and goddesses.
Ancient Greece had many gods and goddesses.