Question

Which statement describes what the Greeks believed about the Oracle of Delphi? A. She knew when the end of the world would come. B. She was secretly working for the Persian emperor. C. She could control the weather and cause earthquakes. D. She could accurately predict the future.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D.

The Oracle of Delphi was the Pythia, denomination that was given to the highest priestess of the Temple of Apolo in Delphi.

Apollo spoke through the Oracle and, according to the legend, the God possessed her spirit and in such trance state she has able to prophesy. Time later it was discovered that she was actually intoxicated by some vapours which made her reach the trance state.

Answer 2

The answer is D, because the Oracle of Delphi gave prophecies and such for things about the future.