Which of the following were characteristics of ancient Greek literature? Select the two correct answers.

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Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.

Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.

Lyric poetry was sung about topics like war, politics, and emotions.

Lyric poetry was sung about topics like war, politics, and emotions.

The chorus sang in the plays in order to generate more emotion.

The chorus sang in the plays in order to generate more emotion.

Tragedies always ended happily and were amusing to the audience.

Tragedies always ended happily and were amusing to the audience.

Comedies told about violent conflict and heroes' downfalls in battle

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The two correct answers that characterize ancient Greek literature are:

  1. Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.
  2. The chorus sang in the plays in order to generate more emotion.
Which of the following statements can be used as evidence that ancient Greek beliefs and art has been influential? Select the three correct answers.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Modern in New York City contains many abstract paintings.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Modern in New York City contains many abstract paintings.

We read fables as children to learn moral lessons.

We read fables as children to learn moral lessons.

Today sculptors and painters avoid realism in their art.

Today sculptors and painters avoid realism in their art.

The columns of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. provide balance and harmony.

The columns of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. provide balance and harmony.

Comedies and dramas are popular types of theater on Broadway.

The three statements that can be used as evidence that ancient Greek beliefs and art have been influential are:

  1. We read fables as children to learn moral lessons.
  2. The columns of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. provide balance and harmony.
  3. Comedies and dramas are popular types of theater on Broadway.
Which of the following was the primary purpose of the Olympic games?

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It was a religious event where Zeus was honored.

It was a religious event where Zeus was honored.

It was a political event where Athens and Sparta fought.

It was a political event where Athens and Sparta fought.

It was a social event where women built religious shrines.

It was a social event where women built religious shrines.

It was an economic event where debts were paid off.

It was an economic event where debts were paid off.

The primary purpose of the Olympic Games was:

It was a religious event where Zeus was honored.

Which of the following is evidence that ancient Greece was polytheistic?

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Zeus was the only god.

Athena was the only goddess.

The Greeks believed in one god that ruled over nature and people.

The evidence that ancient Greece was polytheistic is:

None of the provided options correctly indicate polytheism.

Correct evidence of polytheism in ancient Greece would be that the Greeks worshiped many gods and goddesses, such as Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many others. If that option were available, it would demonstrate their belief in multiple deities.

oop! the last answer is :4. :Ancient Greece had many gods and goddesses. sorry. is this one correct?

Yes, that is correct! The statement "Ancient Greece had many gods and goddesses" is strong evidence that ancient Greece was polytheistic. Thank you for the clarification!

Your welcome! and thank you! they're all right! Except # 1 :////// it was wrong

You're welcome, and I'm glad you're finding the information helpful! If you have any other questions or need clarification on anything else, feel free to ask. If you're referring to the original question about the purpose of the Olympic Games, the correct primary purpose was indeed related to honoring Zeus and not just a single religious event. Thank you for pointing that out.