Understanding Gender and Sappho's Influence

Understanding Gender and Sappho's Influence

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal change is mentioned as a sign of evolving gender discussions?

The rise of social media

The invention of the internet

The increase in global travel

The legalization of gay marriage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the original meaning of the word 'lesbian'?

A woman who loves other women

A person from the island of Lesbos

A type of ancient Greek poetry

A follower of Sappho's teachings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Sappho's poetry, what is often ambiguous?

The language used in the poems

The time period of the poems

The gender of the speaker and the beloved

The location of the events

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were homosexual relationships viewed in ancient Greece according to the video?

They were only allowed in certain regions

They were strictly forbidden

They were seen as normal

They were celebrated with public ceremonies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Sappho suggest is the finest thing on earth?

Whatever one loves

A collection of poetry

A fleet of ships

An army of horsemen