WorksheetsTraits of the Epic Narrative
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which statements accurately describe the religion of ancient Greece? (Choose 2)
The Ancient Greek religion had human-like gods.
The Ancient Greek religion was followed by only one city-state.
The Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic.
The Ancient Greek religion was similar to Buddhism.
The Ancient Greek religion had a head god named Helios.
How did the Greeks use myths?
to explain events in their everyday lives
to perform rituals to please their gods
to write great epic poems
to make temples more holy
How did the Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into ancient Greek life?
by providing an account of historical events written at that time
by explaining advancement in math and architecture
by featuring the values and customs of ancient Greek society
by detailing the many ways Homer was an ancient Greek hero
Which of the following are elements of Greek mythology? Choose as many as apply.
An explanation of natural phenomena
Gods and goddesses with special abilities
Explains origins
An ancient secret alphabet
What is hubris?
Patriarchy
Arrogance, especially in relation to the gods
Glory
Excellence or moral virtue
Why was it important to show hospitality/guest-friendship to your guests or strangers?
It is polite
If you do not show this, they might steal your wife and start the greatest war the world has ever seen
If you are nice they might give you some presents
Because they could be a god in disguise and if you are mean to them, they will make trouble for you
What does the word xenia mean?
Patriarchy
Hospitality or guest-friendship
Glory
Excellence
When a story is written in medias res, it begins . . .
in the middle of the plot
at the start of the plot
with the ending of the plot line
What values are taught in The Odyssey?
honor, bravery, hubris, intelligence, respect for the gods, loyalty to home and family
honor, bravery, hospitality, intelligence, disrespect for the gods, loyalty to home and family
honor, bravery, hospitality, intelligence, respect for the gods, loyalty to home and family
Genre of the Odyssey
Epic Poetry
Greek Tragedy
Trojan Myth
An epic hero's common traits are: superhuman, on a quest, goes through trials, mixed human-god, tragic flaw, villains try to stop him.
superhuman, on a quest, goes through trials, mixed human-god, tragic flaw, villains try to stop him.
superhuman, on a quest, can fly, mixed divine/human, tragic flaw, villains try to stop him.
superhuman, on a quest, goes through trials, mixed human-god, tragic flaw, disrespect for the gods.
The Odyssey is the primary model for the epic of __________.
war
long journey
legend
The Iliad is the epic of ___________.
war
long journey
legend
An epic is a long, narrative poem.
story
poem
folk tale
Greek religion was:
Polytheistic (many gods)
Monotheistic (one God)
Atheistic (no gods)
Polytheistic (many gods)
Monotheistic (one God)
Atheistic (no gods)
Which of the following is NOT a theme explored in the Odyssey?
The journey home
The wrath of the gods
The importance of family
The invincibility of heroes
In Greek mythology, who is known for their cunning intelligence?
Achilles
Hercules
Odysseus
Perseus
