1st Block Iliad Review Questions

(G1, Q1) Where was Ancient Troy located?

• France

• Turkey

• Sparta

• Britain

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(G1, Q2) Who helped Sparta in the Trojan War?

• Mycenae

• France

• Athens

• Greece

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(G1, Q3) All of the following were major city-states in ancient Greece except which one?

• Sparta

• Mycenae

• Athens

• Turkey

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(G1, Q4) How did trade and warfare affect the Greek world during Homer’s time?

• There was an increase in piracy and war due to the rising increase of iron weapons

• There was a decrease in war due to the hospitality of strangers

• City-states began trading less due to soldiers being gone to war

• It increased oral storytelling

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(G2, Q1) What are three qualities Greek heroes possessed?

• Strength, curiosity, fear

• Selfishness, jealousy, envy

• Selflessness, kindness, love

• Strength, courage, intelligence

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(G2, Q2) What was not required of a hero when it came to behavior and conduct?

• Perfection

• Strength

• Knowledge

• Intelligence

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(G2, Q3) What does “Kleos” mean?

• Bad reputation/ being mean

• Glory/ fame

• Greed/ power

• Responsible/ Reliable

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(G2, Q4) What does “xenia” offer?

• Freedom

• Hostility

• Hospitality

• Patriotism

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(G3, Q1) What event led to the Judgment of Paris?

• The Trojan War

• Homer’s myths

• Eris bringing the golden apple

• Helen rejecting Paris of Troy

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(G3, Q2) Who were the key figures involved in the story of the golden apple that led to the Trojan War?

• Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Paris, and Zeus

• Paris and Zeus only

• Helen and Menelaus only

• Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, and Helen

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