Greek Culture

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What is a long poem about heroic deeds called?

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An epic

Front

What is a short tale that teaches a lesson called?

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A fable

Front

What is a traditional story about gods and goddesses called?

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A myth

Front

What is a priest or priestess who could tell the future called?

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An oracle

Front

What is the custom of passing along stories by speech called?

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Oral tradition

Front

What did the Greek people express through mythology?

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Religious beliefs

Front

Which Greek poet wrote several epic poems?

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Homer

Front

What are the two types of drama that the Greeks performed at religious festivals?

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Comedy and tragedy

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What were the three types of columns the Greeks used in their buildings?

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Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian