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What did the rhapsodes in Ancient Greece do with individualized verses or episodes?
What did the rhapsodes in Ancient Greece do with individualized verses or episodes?
- Translated them into different languages
- Connected them to make stories (correct)
- Performed them as stand-alone pieces
- Read them aloud in solitude
Who were invited to sing original poetry in royal courts and rural villages during the 8th century B.C in Ancient Greece?
Who were invited to sing original poetry in royal courts and rural villages during the 8th century B.C in Ancient Greece?
- Sculptors
- Minstrels (correct)
- Philosophers
- Soldiers
What was the role of the rhapsodes in Ancient Greece according to the text?
What was the role of the rhapsodes in Ancient Greece according to the text?
- To write original poetry
- To make connected stories from verses (correct)
- To compose music for verses
- To analyze ancient texts
In what context did the rhapsodes emerge according to the text?
In what context did the rhapsodes emerge according to the text?
Which element accompanied all Greek verse performances according to the text?
Which element accompanied all Greek verse performances according to the text?
Where was the hub for the book business during the time of the rhapsodes and other performers in Ancient Greece?
Where was the hub for the book business during the time of the rhapsodes and other performers in Ancient Greece?