The Odyssey Open Notes Quiz

What does the Greek word "Odyssey" translate to in English?

• Adventure

• Journey

• Exploration

• Voyage

When is "The Odyssey" believed to have been composed?

• Between 800 and 750 BC

• Between 750 and 650 BC

• Between 650 and 550 BC

• Between 550 and 450 BC

What type of literature is "The Odyssey" classified as?

• Written literature

• Oral literature

• Modern literature

• Ancient literature

During which historical period is the setting of "The Odyssey"?

• The Iron Age

• The Stone Age

• The Bronze Age

• The Silver Age

How many books or episodes does "The Odyssey" contain?

• 12 books

• 18 books

• 24 books

• 30 books

What are the three main historical periods into which Greek history is usually divided?

• Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age

• Medieval Age, Renaissance, Modern Age

• Archaic Period, Classical Period, Hellenistic Period

• Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic

During which period did Classical Greece flourish?

• 510 - 404 B.C.

• 323 - 146 B.C.

• 800 - 500 B.C.

• 600 - 300 B.C.

Which of the following was NOT established by the Ancient Greeks?

• Democracy

• Trial by jury

• The Internet

• Formal education

How has Greece's impact been felt in our modern society?

• Through its influence on art and architecture

• By its contributions to science and technology

• Through its culinary traditions

• By its political systems

What was the primary purpose of mythology for the ancient Greeks according to the text?

• To provide entertainment with silly stories

• To explain the natural world and guide their lives

• To document historical events accurately

• To create fictional characters for literature