WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the passage, what connection does the author draw between Ancient Greek mythology and modern Western society?
A
Similar to Greek society, American society creates gods in the image of humans.
B
Similar to Greek society, American society constantly fights among themselves.
C
Similar to Greek society, American society supports individual freedom.
D
Similar to Greek society, American society values gods and goddesses.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most notable examples of the influence of Greek mythology on pop culture is in the realm of comic books and superhero stories. Many popular superhero characters, such as Superman and Wonder Woman, have been directly influenced by figures from Greek myths.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Greeks pretty much invented modern mathematics, sculpture, philosophy, science and even medicine. And they used some of their new knowledge to make inventions like the water wheel, the alarm clock, the catapult and even, the vending machine!

Detailed explanation-3: -These myths remain true today because they show us the extremes of our experiences: sudden and catastrophic events; radical reversals of fortune; seemingly arbitrary events that change our lives. They deal, in short, in the hard basic facts of human life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Democracy. The Alphabet. The Library. The Olympics. Science and Mathematics. Architecture. Mythology. The Lighthouse. More items •09-Sept-2022

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