HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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they believed the gods might punish them
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life was difficult and they felt the gods and goddesses could help them
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they believed gods held great power
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all of the answers mentioned
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Greeks believed in gods and goddesses who, they thought, had control over every part of people’s lives. 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.
Detailed explanation-2: -To honor their gods and goddesses, ancient Greeks practiced rituals to please them and to ensure their good fortune. They built altars, prayed, presented gifts, and dedicated festivals to them. The Olympics was a festival created to honor the god Zeus, held in the city of Olympia.
Detailed explanation-3: -They believed each temple they built should honor only one god, no matter how big or elaborate the temple. Some cities built more than one temple to honor the same god. Priests were assisted by attendants. People would bring offerings, usually food, to the temples when they prayed.