Greek Literature & Entertainment

In Greece, one of the oldest forms of literature was...?

• Chitons

• Comedies

• Tragedies

• Fables

The Greek slave famous for writing fables was known as...?

• Hipparchus

• Archimedes

• Aesop

• Sappho

True or False: Aesop's stories always had lessons to be learned.

• True

• False

One of Aesop's most famous tales is...?

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• The Lightning Thief

• James and the Giant Peach

• The Tortoise & the Hare

How many kinds of poetry are there from Ancient Greece?

• Four

• Eight

• Ten

• Two

_______ poems were the most popular form of poetry and told stories of great heroes.

• Epic

• Lyric

______ poems were more personal and concentrated on love & friendship.

• Epic

• Lyric

True or False: The Greeks built magnificent amphitheaters for performances.

• True

• False

Greek play that focused on showing people how to behave properly.

• Epic

• Lyric

• Comedy

• Tragedy

Greek play that focused on making fun of politicians and social issues.

• Epic

• Lyric

• Comedy

• Tragedy