CP The Epic Stories of Ancient Greece Quiz

What are the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• Epic poems written by Homer

• Greek gods

• Types of ancient Greek food

• Ancient Greek cities

Who is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• Aristotle

• Homer

• Socrates

• Plato

What is the main focus of the Iliad?

• The journey of Odysseus

• The Trojan War

• The creation of the world

• The adventures of Hercules

What does the Odyssey mainly describe?

• The fall of Troy

• Odysseus's journey home

• The life of Achilles

• The birth of the Greek gods

What is an epic?

• A short story about animals

• A long poem about heroic deeds

• A type of ancient Greek building

• A traditional Greek dance

What is a hero in ancient Greek literature?

• A famous Greek philosopher

• A type of Greek food

• A mythical creature

• A person admired for bravery

How were the stories of the Iliad and the Odyssey originally passed down?

• Through written books

• Orally

• Through paintings

• Through sculptures

What do Greek myths often contain?

• Truths about ancient Greek beliefs

• Modern-day events

• Only fictional stories

• Scientific facts

Why are the Iliad and the Odyssey still read today?

• They provide insight into ancient Greek culture

• They are written in modern language

• They are easy to understand

• They are short stories

What lessons do Greek myths often teach?

• The history of Greek politics

• How to cook Greek food

• How to build Greek temples

• Lessons about morality and bravery