Class Review
Who wrote the Odyssey and what type of writing is it?
Homer wrote this long poem.
Why did the author of the Odyssey use the setting he chose?
Archaeologists find strong evidence that Trojan War actually occurred, although the story Homer tells is not true. It gave valuable lessons.
Where does the Odyssey take place?
In ancient Greece, in the city of Troy.
How was Homer important?
Homer's poems were the greatest influence on ancient Greek culture and education
The poem takes place during the Trojan War. How did the war start?
The war began after the abduction (or elopement) of Queen Helen of Sparta by the Trojan prince Paris. ... They crossed the Aegean Sea to Asia Minor to lay siege to Troy and demand Helen's return by Priam, the Trojan king.
Tell 2 things about Homer.
He was blind.
He wrote 2 epic poems in Greek (Illiad and Odyssey).
He lived around 1100 BCE.
He was a talented writer/story teller.
Tell 3 facts about the cyclops.
They were very large. They had one eye in the middle on their forehead. they lived in caves on the island of Cyclops.The Cyclops creatures were lawless, without culture, and ate humans when available.
Give 1 pro and 1 con to colonizing MARS.
see chart
What can you use when strength isn't enough?
intelligence
Give 2 reasons each for pro and con for colonizing Mars.
see chart