Ancient Greece was known for its:

Unique government, Philosophy, Art/architecture

Why is it important to study The Odyssey?

It is one of the oldest stories in Western literature, Many other stories reference it directly or indirectly, The Greeks had a significant impact on world culture

The Trojan War started because:

The Trojans captured a Greek queen

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a myth?

Told by a professional "myth-ster"

Epic Poetry uses which of the following to grab the listener's attention?

Allusions (referencing another story or person), Similes (comparisons using "like" or "as")

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1
Ancient Greece was known for its:
Morality
Unique government
Philosophy
Art/architecture
2
Epic Poetry has all of the following EXCEPT:
Strange creatures
A great journey
A focus on emotions
A mighty hero
3
Why is it important to study The Odyssey?
It is one of the oldest stories in Western literature
Many other stories reference it directly or indirectly
Odysseus ended up being the emperor of Greece
The Greeks had a significant impact on world culture
4
What are Sirens known for?
Singing sailors to their doom
Creating vast whirlpools to sink ships
Eating men and sheep alive
Flying too high and getting burned on the sun
5
The myth of Pandora's Box explains:
The phenomenon of earthquakes
Why turkeys have red eyes
Why there is evil in the world
Why the moon grows and shrinks every month
6
The Trojan War started because:
Odysseus tricked Athena into shooting an arrow
The Greeks were trying to claim more land
The Trojans captured a Greek queen
Achilles got offended by Paris making fun of him
7
Which story tells about the Trojan War?
The Epic Poem
The Iliad
The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner
The Odyssey
8
Ancient Greece formed what kind of government?
Tyranny
Theocracy
Mondarchy
Democracy
9
The information we have about Homer mainly comes from:
His poems
Carvings he left in a cave
Ancient biographies
Statues of him
10
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a myth?
A story told by a certain culture or religion
Told by a professional "myth-ster"
Follows a pattern
Explains a natural phenomenon
11
Epic Poetry uses which of the following to grab the listener's attention?
Battalions (descriptions of the gates of a city)
Allusions (referencing another story or person)
Similes (comparisons using "like" or "as")
Blocking (having the audience members play parts)
12
What is the main plot of The Odyssey?
The Trojan War
Achilles fighting monsters
Frodo taking the Ring to Mordor
Odysseus going home
13
Homer was the only poet of his time period.
False
True
14
In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods?
Archimedes
Zeus
Jupiter
Achilles
15
Which Monsters are present in The Odyssey?
Zeus
Circe
Polyphemus
Scylla

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