Chapter 4-6 review: Considering the Classical Gods

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16 questions
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Name Rhea and Cronus’ three sons.

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Over which part of the universe did each of Rhea and Cronus’ three sons preside?

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What symbol distinguishes Neptune?

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Describe the Greek concept of the world with its three divisions.

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Explain the mythological origins of the English words “tantalize” and “Sisyphean.”

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Explain why Vesta and her temple would be so important to ancient people.

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What Roman institution and practice emphasizes the importance of Vesta and her Temple?

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Discuss how the story of Proserpina’s abduction explains a natural phenomenon.

Translate the story above.
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Cerēs in terrīs ambulat.

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Cerēs Proserpinam fīliam vidēre nōn potest et Proserpinam quaerit.

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Proserpina tamen ā Plutōne in tenebrīs tenētur.

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Animus deae valdē dolet.

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Dea terram cūrāre nōn potest et terra est misera.

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Tum Iuppiter iubet: “Proserpina per sex mēnsēs in terrā manēre dēbet et per sex mēnsēs in tenebrīs.”

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Cerēs terram per sex mēnsēs cūrat et terra est pulchra.

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Dum autem fīlia est cum Plutōne, terra ā deā nōn cūrātur.