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Worksheet: Ancient Greek Myth

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Simple Quizzes

Reading Comprehension Talk about what you read from the book. 1. What was Perseuss mothers name?

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2. Why did Polydectes ask Perseus to get the head of the Gorgon Medusa?

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3. Who helped Perseus to get the head of the Gorgon Medusa?

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4. What did Perseus use to kill Medusa?

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5. Who did Perseus rescue on the way home?

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Word Quiz Read each definition and write the right word.

1. These people are metal workers. They make things by hand out metal that has

been heated to a high temperature. ________________________

2. It means a being who cannot die, such as a god. ______________________

3. It is the opposite word of question number 2. It means a being who will die

one day, or who can be killed. _____________________

4. It means a tale of what will happen in the future. _____________________

5. These are places of worship. Most gods had these holy places built in their

honor. ______________________

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KWL Chart

Expanse Your Knowledge What did you know about the Ancient Greek

culture? What did you learn about it in this book? What do you want to learn

about it?

K

What I Knew

W

What I Want to Know

L

What I Learned

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Time to Talk

What If? Read the questions below and discuss them with your

classmates. You should think about why you have your opinions and what

examples in the book support your opinion.

If you were King Acsius and were told the prophecy of being killed by

your grandson, what would you do?

If you were Perseus, what would you do to Polydete, after you got the

head of Medusa?

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More Information

What Is Greek Myth? Read the passage and answer the questions

below.

1. What is Greek mythology?

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2. Why were myths important in ancient days?

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3. How does Greek myth influence Western culture?

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Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends of ancient Greeks about

their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and importance

of their own culture. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece. Modern

scholars refer to the myths and study them to understand religious and

political institutions of ancient Greece, its civilization, and its myths. Greek

mythology explains the origins of the world and details the lives and

adventures of gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, and other creatures.

Greek myths are fun and entertaining to read today, but they played a vital

role in shaping peoples way of life in ancient days. They are the product of

huge imaginations and used as explanations for unpredictable events and

phenomena. They also have morals to them. The stories were passed down

from generation to generation, and taught people lessons.

They have influenced the culture, art, and literature of Western civilization and

remain part of Western heritage and language.

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Book Report

Book Report Reread the book and complete the book report.

About the Book

Title

Genre Related Subject

Story Summary

The Culture of Ancient Greece

Your Opinion about the Book

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Answer Key

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Reading Comprehension

1. Her name was Danae.

2. Because Perseus opposed Poydectess marriage with Danae.

3. Athena and Hermes helped him.

4. He used the crystal sword and highly polished shield.

5. He rescued Andromeda and married her.

Word Quiz

1. blacksmiths

2. immortal

3. mortal

4. prophecy

5. temples