Early Greek Literature & Philosophers Quiz

Who is the author of the epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"?

• Hesiod

• Aesop

• Homer

• Pindar

What is the main theme of "The Iliad"?

• The return of Odysseus

• The wrath of Achilles during the Trojan War

• The birth of the gods

• The adventures of Aesop

How many books are in "The Odyssey"?

• 12

• 20

• 24

• 30

What does Hesiod's "Theogony" primarily discuss?

• The adventures of heroes

• The births of the gods

• Agricultural practices

• The Trojan War

Which of Hesiod’s works discusses farming and the five ages of man?

• The Iliad

• Works and Days

• The Odyssey

• Theogony

Who is credited with writing fables and is said to have originated from either Egypt or Thrace?

• Hesiod

• Aesop

• Anacreon

• Archilochus

What genre is Alcaeus known for?

• Epic poetry

• Lyrical songs

• Tragedy

• Comedy

What is Alcman's most notable contribution to poetry?

• Epic tales

• Partheneia (songs sung by maidens)

• Fables

• Historical accounts

Which poet is associated with the theme of love and the pleasures of life?

• Pindar

• Anacreon

• Empedocles

• Stesichorus

What did Anaximander contribute to philosophy?

• The concept of fire as the primary substance

• The first known prose book on nature

• The theory of forms

• The idea of the four elements