Ancient Literature 1

Ancient (Bronze Age–5th Century)

What was the primary form of early literature before writing was developed?

• Epic poetry

• Oral storytelling

• Historical documents

Ancient (Bronze Age–5th Century)

Which type of literature is recognized as the pinnacle of ancient literature?

• Prose fiction

• Epic poetry

• Wisdom literature

Ancient (Bronze Age–5th Century)

In which region did the earliest form of writing originate around 3200 BC?

• Ancient China

• Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

Mesopotamia

What is the oldest known literature, written in Sumer?

• Epic of Gilgamesh

• Instructions of Shuruppak

• Classic of Poetry

Mesopotamia

What type of literature often included characters like gods and talking animals in Sumerian stories?

• Historical accounts

• Epic poetry

• Sumerian poems

Mesopotamia

Akkadian literature primarily developed in which Mesopotamian societies?

• Babylon and Assyria

• Egypt and Ugarit

• Sumer and Elam

Ancient Egypt

What form of literature became popular during the Old Kingdom of Egypt?

• Autobiographies

• Epic poetry

• Religious hymns

Ancient Egypt

The Instructions, a form of wisdom literature, primarily focused on what themes?

• Entertainment and humor

• Pragmatic thought and religious speculation

• Historical events and warfare

Ancient Egypt

During which period did the role of the king in literature expand significantly?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom