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Greek Mythology
Greek Poetry and Fables
Greek Drama
Greek Art and Architecture
Homer
100
traditional stories about gods and heroes
what are myths
100
what was one of the epics homer wrote
the Iliad or the Odyssey
100
a story told by actors who pretended to be characters in the story
what is drama
100
what was one of the things Greek artists wanted people to see
reason, moderation, balance or harmony
100
In the 1990s, historians think Homer never _________
existed
200
goddess of the hunt and wild animals; twin sister of Apollo
who was artemis
200
what was Aesop before he did his fables
a slave
200
the Greeks performing plays in outdoor theaters are a part of ___________
religious festivals
200
what did large vases often have on them
scenes from Greek myths
200
Some say that Homer came from Ionia and ______ cities to claim his birthplace.
seven
300
where did the most important gods and goddesses live
mount olympus
300
what were one of the phrases of Aesop´s fables
slow and steady wins the race, sour grapes, a wolf in sheep´s clothing, or appearances often are deceiving
300
one of the two types of drama
tragedy or comedy
300
name one of the three different styles of columns used for their buildings
Doric, Ionic, or Corinthia
300
who is said to have slept with a copy of the Iliad under their pillow
Alexander the Great
400
what did the priestess in the oracle often give
answers to riddles
400
what were one of the things homer´s stories promoted
courage or honor
400
one of the Aeschylus´s best known plays is a group of three plays is called __________
the Oresteia
400
where did the Athenians come to honor Athena every four years
the Parthenon
400
Homer created a different style of poetry that influenced all ________ literature.
western
500
where was the temple of Apollo located at
Delphi
500
one of the best known fables
the tortoise and the hare
500
one of the three best known writers of Greek tragedies were ________
Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides
500
what was the parthenon
a temple
500
whoever Homer was, his ____ epics have influenced readers for 3,000 years
two