The 20th century, I believe.<span />
Answer:
1. d. Extraordinary powers.
Extraordinary powers means abilities that are not considered normal and the powers those superheroes have are not normal.
2. d. Blockade.
A blockade means refusing access to allow things to enter or leave an area and this is usually used in war to force the other side to commit.
3. b. elevate.
When a person is elevated in rank, it means they are promoted.
4. c. Lance.
A lance really is a long spear with a metal point.
5. c. Despair.
To despair means that you have lost hope and heart.
6. a. Heroic.
Heroic means doing things that are considered amazing and larger than life.
7. b. Missionary.
A Missionary goes from place to place spreading the message of their religion which is what Mother Theresa did for Christianity.
8. c. Site.
9. B. Pointless.
A pointless remark has no meaning or point to it being said.
10. d. Chant.
A chant is a hymn that is sang with a certain tone.
11.. c. Toxic.
When something is toxic, it means that it is poisonous to those who eat it.
12. a. Reflect.
Reflecting means to give back an image which is what a mirror does.
147/100
Since it is a percentage, it is out of 100 and you cannot simplify this any further so it stays as it is.
This should be under Mathematics, not World Languages.
Assuming the question should be:
What does this excerpt most suppose about the beliefs of the ancient Greeks?
The excerpt informs us that the Ancient Greeks believed that natural phenomena, such as storms, were controlled by different Gods who had control over specific things, such as Zeus controlling the skies. It also suggests that these gods could be vengeful, and would use their powers to harm humans on earth who had upset them in some way. <span />