Chapter 4-6 review: Considering the Classical Gods

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16 questions

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Chapter 4-6 review: Considering the Classical Gods

Last updated over 3 years ago

16 questions

Question 1

Name Rhea and Cronus’ three sons.

Question 2

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

Question 3

What symbol distinguishes Neptune?

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Translate the story above. 

Question 9

Cerēs in terrīs ambulat.

Question 10

10.

Cerēs Proserpinam fīliam vidēre nōn potest et Proserpinam quaerit.

Question 11

11.

Proserpina tamen ā Plutōne in tenebrīs tenētur.

Question 12

12.

Animus deae valdē dolet.

Question 13

13.

Dea terram cūrāre nōn potest et terra est misera.

Question 14

14.

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

Question 15

15.

Cerēs terram per sex mēnsēs cūrat et terra est pulchra.

Question 16

16.

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