Greek Epics
What epic poem tells the story of the Trojan War and a giant wooden horse?
The Iliad
Aesop’s fables are known for ending with a _________.
moral or lesson
Where were ancient Greek plays often performed in this type of theater?
Outdoor amphitheater, on stage
What are traditional stories about gods and heroes that explained the beliefs of the ancient Greeks?
Myths
Who is the Greek hero in the Odyssey who return home from Troy after 10 years?
Odysseus
What is the custom of passing along stories by speech?
Oral Tradition
What are the two categories Greek dramas are divided into?
Comedy and Tragedy
Where did the Greeks believed their many gods and goddesses lived?
Mount Olympus
What was the trick the Greeks used to enter Troy?
The Trojan Horse
Every Greek city-state had a temple dedicated to a ____.
god or goddess
Which Greek dramatist wrote the Oresteia, a story about revenge and murder?
Aeschylus
What were these religious ceremonies the Greeks performed to honor their gods and win their favor?
Who was the famous epic poet believed to have composed the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
The characteristics of Greek art became the artistic style that we now call _____.
Classical
In Greek tragedies, the characters struggle to overcome______ _______.
Serious problems (struggles or hardships)
Who is the god of sun and poetry according to the Greeks?
Apollo
What was the moral of the story in the Trojan Horse story?
answers may vary. Don't trust your enemies, or karma
Name one of the stories written by Aesop.
Ex. The Tortoise and the Hare or The Fox and the Grapes
Name one of the major Greek dramatists/ writers during the 5th century BC.
ex. Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes.
How were these Greek gods different than other gods during that time period? (pg.212)
These gods were not all-powerful and had human qualities