Day 2: Greece Legacy slides 5-11

Who was Aesop?

• A Greek philosopher

• A Greek slave who wrote fables

• A Roman emperor

• A fictional character from a fable

What is a fable?

• A long novel with complex plots

• A poem that rhymes

• A short story that teaches a lesson or moral

• A historical account of events

What are many characters in fables?

• Mythical creatures

• Historical figures

• Animals

• Superheroes

Who was Homer?

• A) A Greek warrior

• B) A blind epic poet

• C) A Roman emperor

• D) A philosopher

What are the two epic poems written by Homer?

• A) The Republic and The Laws

• B) The Aeneid and Metamorphoses

• C) The Iliad and The Odyssey

• D) Oedipus Rex and Antigone

What do Homer's epic poems tell about?

• A) The adventures of a hero named Odysseus

• B) The founding of Rome

• C) The long wars between the Greeks and the Trojans

• D) The philosophy of Socrates

What story is included in Homer's epic poems?

• A) The story of the Minotaur

• B) The story of the Trojan Horse

• C) The story of Hercules

• D) The story of the Golden Fleece

What is the pronunciation of the Greek letter Chi?

• (chee)

• (kai)

• (kie)

• (cho)

What percentage of words in the English language come from Greek roots?

• 10%

• 12%

• 15%

• 20%

What does the prefix "tele-" mean?

• Light

• Life

• Far

• Self