The ancient Greeks created great ________________________ and works of literature that influence the way we speak and write today. (lyric poems/myths)
Ch.8.s3 - Greek Mythology and Literature

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
lyric poems
myths
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
One of the most famous Greek heroes was ________________________, who fought and defeated the hydra. (Sappho/Hercules)
Sappho
Hercules
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Homer’s epic poem, the ________________________, tells the story of the final years of the Trojan War and the hero Achilles. (Iliad/fable)
Iliad
fable
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Most poets were men, but the most famous lyric poet was a woman named ________________________. (Dorian/Sappho)
Dorian
Sappho
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
________________________ is known as the king of the Greek gods. (Trojan/Zeus)
Trojan
Zeus
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Many Greek myths were told in order to explain ________________________ and historical events. (empires/natural events)
empires
natural events
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3 mins • 1 pt
Greek mythology and literature has influenced many English ________________________ and expressions. (poems/words)
poems
words
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