Ancient Greece - Section 3A Quiz Review

Front 1

The ancient (old) Greeks created great _____ and works of literature that influence the way we speak and write today.

Back 1

myths

Front 2

One of the most famous Greek heroes was _____, who fought and defeated the hydra.

Back 2

Hercules

Front 3

Homers epic poem, the _____, tells the story of the final years of the Trojan War and the hero Achilles.

Back 3

Iliad

Front 4

Most poets were men, but the most famous lyric poet was a woman named ________

Back 4

Sappho

Front 5

________________ is known as the king of the Greek gods.

Back 5

Zeus

Front 6

Many Greek myths were told in order to explain ____________ and historical events.

Back 6

natural events

Front 7

Greek mythology and literature (books, stories) has influenced (persuaded, convinced, got to do something) many English _____ and expressions.

Back 7

words

Front 8

Greek fables often feature _________ as main characters.

Back 8

animals

Front 9

A poem that is set to music is called a ________.

Back 9

lyric poem

Front 10

The Greeks enjoyed telling stories of ______ who had special abilities (skills, able to do something) and often faced terrible monsters.

Back 10

heroes