CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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Question
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to be able to marry
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to be able to enter Mount Olympus
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to win the favor of their God
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to win athletic competitions
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Detailed explanation-1: -the Greeks built statues, monuments, and buildings for the gods. They also practiced rituals and presented gifts to the gods in an attempt to win their favor. The Greeks also honored their gods with festivals and other gatherings.
Detailed explanation-2: -All Greeks worshipped Zeus as their chief god. Each city-state also chose one god or goddess as its protector. To win the favor of their god, the people of the city-state performed rituals. A ritual (RIH-chuh-wuhl) is an action that is part of a religious ceremony.
Detailed explanation-3: -The celebrations were used to give a sense of community and unity through shared memories. Festivals involved much preparation, commitment and participation as there were often many activities in involved including religious rites, sacrifices, processions, performances, competitions, and feasts.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Ancient Greeks believed that they had to pray to the gods for help and protection, because if the gods were unhappy with someone, then they would punish them. They made special places in their homes and temples where they could pray to statues of the gods and leave presents for them.