Vocabulary 1
What does glimpse mean?
a quick look
What is the definition of scorched?
Describes something that is burned or dried out by strong heat.
Why are the Greeks important to the modern world? (Hint: They helped create these things)
Fine art, literature, Performing arts, myths
Helios is the god of the_____. He has rays of lights around his head.
Sun
Hanarabi is the king of what kingdom?
Babylon
Greek philosphers would ______ knowledge to students with the use of myths and stories. (give)
impart
What part of speech is dissuade?
Verb
What kinds of stories were the Greek myths? What did they explain that the Greeks did not understand?
Science stories
Explain the natural world
What did Phateon wish for?
To drive Helio's sun chariot across the sky.
What video game does Mwanue play when he stays indoors?
Spider Man 2
What is a synoynm for integral?
important, essential
The moon_________the world with its silver light in our text.
illuminates
Greek mythology was made to help people......
learn
How did Helios bring daytime to the world?
He drove a golden chariot with one hand pulled by four fire breating horses across the sky.
What two rivers is Mesopotamia between?
Tigris and the Euphrates
After all, a lot of these stories tell tales of how human _________, stupidity, and even hubris get people in trouble.
follies
What is synoynm for adamant?
Stubborn or Determined
What is a myth?
a traditional story. It often features gods and heroes to explain the world or cultural values.
What was the fate of Phaeton?
Stuck by Zeus's lightening bolt.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3 hearts!
If someone has exaggerated pride or aggorance, they have______.
hubris
What is an antonym for Desparation?
Happiness, calm, joy, relief, contintment, satisfcation, cheerfulness
What did etc stand for in our text?
Et cetera (there is more examples not listed)
and the rest
and other things
What is the Roman name for Zeus mentioned in the text?
Jupiter
What are the names of Mrs. Lam's cats.
Trash and Can (Gomi and Bako)