HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Performed rituals
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Held religious ceremonies
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Held festivals with great feasts and sacrafices
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All three choices
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Detailed explanation-1: -They were so important to the culture that Ancient Greeks built monuments, statues, and other buildings to honor them. They also practiced rituals to show their respect and to please them. They also did this to secure their good fortune, and win the favor of the gods.
Detailed explanation-2: -It shows several essential values that people appreciated in ancient Greece. Greek values that are present in The Odyssey are loyalty, hospitality, self-control, and family. Detailed answer: Homer’s poem tells the story of Odysseus – the king of Ithaca.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -Art, literature, and theatre. Literature and theatre, which were very intertwined, were important in ancient Greek society.