Greek Civilization - Slide #1 Flashcards

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Ancient Greeks - False gods

All Greeks in every city-state believed in the same…

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  1. MYTHS
  2. stories about false GODS.
  3. False RELIGIONS
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Ancient Greeks - False gods

What did the Greeks believe about the gods and goddesses?

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NOT ALL POWERFUL and acted like HUMANS

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Ancient Greeks - False gods

Where did the Greeks believe the false gods live?

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In the HIGHEST MOUNTAINS

Protected by the clouds

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Ancient Greeks - False gods

Who was the Chief false god, who all Greeks worshipped?

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ZEUS king of OLYMPIAN

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Ancient Greeks - False gods

Who was the false goddess of LOVE?

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APHRODITE

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Ancient Greeks - False gods

Name the two false gods of War, Seas, and Earthquakes?

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  1. ARES
  2. PO-SEI-DON (poseidon)
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Ancient Greeks - False gods

What was the purpose of the** Olympic Games**?

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FESTIVAL to HONOR the FALSE gods.

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Ancient Greeks - False gods

When did the Olympic Games take place?

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Every 4 years for 1000 years

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