Ancient Greek Literature and Mythology

What is the main idea presented in the section titled "The Age of Heroes"?

• The ancient Greeks were excellent sailors.

• The ancient Greeks created a strong storytelling tradition.

• The ancient Greeks were primarily warriors.

• The ancient Greeks invented the Olympic Games.

According to the text, what are the two epic poems composed by Homer?

• The Odyssey and The Aeneid

• The Iliad and The Odyssey

• The Iliad and The Argonautica

• The Odyssey and The Metamorphoses

What triggered the start of the Trojan War as mentioned in the text?

• The abduction of Helen by Paris

• A dispute between Greek gods

• The theft of a sacred Greek statue

• An invasion of Greece by the Trojans

What strategy did the Greeks use to enter the city of Troy according to the text?

• They tunneled under the city walls.

• They offered a peace treaty.

• They hid inside a large wooden horse.

• They scaled the walls with ladders.

What is the significance of the discovery of the remains of a city in Turkey in the 1820s, as mentioned in the "FACT OR FICTION?" section?

• It proved that the Greek gods were real.

• It confirmed that the Olympic Games originated in Troy.

• It suggested that the Trojan War might have been a real event.

• It showed that Homer was a historical figure and not a myth.