Question

Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. acropolis the body of sacred stories of a particular culture that explain origins, mysteries and the afterlife 2. agora a public square 3. cosmogony citadel or fortification usually built on the top of a hill in a Greek city-state 4. mythology a city that functioned as its own independent, governing state in ancient Greece 5. polis a story of origins 6. polytheistic decribes the doctrine that there are many gods and goddesses 7. republic form of government in which power resides in elected representatives not with a monarch

Answer 1

The answer is:

1. Acropolis: citadel or fortification usually built on the top of a hill in a Greek city-state. They were built in ancient times within cities in Greece, usually on top of a hill.
2. Polis: a city that functioned as its own independent, governing state in ancient Greece. They were usually involved in philosophical affairs.
3. Agora: a public square. They were open spaces for markets and assemblies in Ancient Greece.
4. Polytheistic: describes the doctrine that there are many gods and goddesses. Polytheism is a doctrine that believes in more than one god.
5. Republic: form of government in which power resides in elected representatives not with a monarch . Thus, people have the power to elect a representative.
6. Cosmogony: a story of origins. It is a branch of science that studies the beginning of the universe, particularly the solar system.
7. Mythology: the body of sacred stories of a particular culture that explain origins, mysteries and the afterlife. It is considered a collection of cultural and religious myths.

Answer 2

The answer is:

Acropolis: citadel or fortification usually built on the top of a hill in a Greek city-state. They were built in ancient times within cities in Greece, usually on top of a hill.

Polis: a city that functioned as its own independent, governing state in ancient Greece. They were usually involved in philosophical affairs.

Agora: a public square. They were open spaces for markets and assemblies in Ancient Greece.

Polytheistic: describes the doctrine that there are many gods and goddesses. Polytheism is a doctrine that believes in more than one god.

Republic: form of government in which power resides in elected representatives not with a monarch . Thus, people have the power to elect a representative.

Cosmogony: a story of origins. It is a branch of science that studies the beginning of the universe, particularly the solar system.

Mythology: the body of sacred stories of a particular culture that explain origins, mysteries and the afterlife. It is considered a collection of cultural and religious myths.