6.47 Greek Art and Literature

This is a picture of an urn recovered from an archeological dig in Greece. What does this urn tell archeologists about Ancient Greek culture?

• Ancient Greeks enjoyed carrying water.

• Ancient Greeks appreciated art and design.

• Ancient Greeks did not use metals.

• Ancient Greeks did not honor their dead.

Who was the blind poet "credited" with writing The Iliad?

• Homer

• Zeus

• Alexander the Great

• Brutus

Which pattern existed during the Greek Golden Age?

• a decline in art

• many great achievements

• advancements in warfare

• a drop in trade

This is an image of a mask used in Greek theatre. What do masks like the one seen in this image tell historians about Ancient Greek culture?

• The Greeks valued the arts.

• The Greeks were bad actors.

• The Greeks did not value politicians.

• The Greeks were skilled at creating armor.

What two genres of theatre were used in Ancient Greece to convey Greek ideas and values?

• comedy and tragedy

• drama and music

• humor and romance

• justice and honesty

The construction of large theaters and amphitheaters, such as the one in Epidaurus, provides evidence for which statement?

• Ancient Greek culture valued the arts.

• Ancient Greek culture focused on trade.

• Ancient Greek culture was warlike.

• Ancient Greek culture was lawless.

How did Ancient Greece expand upon the genres of comedy and tragedy?

• These genres were banned in the Hellenistic Period.

• These genres were only read by the Greek royalty.

• These genres became popular subjects for theatre and writing.

• These genres were brought to the Middle East and India.

Which type of Greek play is characterized by one of the main characters experiencing a sad event or even death?

• comedy

• drama

• horror

• tragedy

According to Greek history, which war was The Odyssey written about?

• Punic War

• Trojan War

• Persian War

• Hundred Years War

Which civilization had the largest influence on Roman art and literature?

• Carthage

• Egypt

• Greece

• Macedonia