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Which Greek epic poem is about the hero Odysseus?
Which Greek epic poem is about the hero Odysseus?
- The Aeneid
- The Odyssey (correct)
- The Argonautica
- The Iliad
What does the phrase 'Achilles' heel' refer to?
What does the phrase 'Achilles' heel' refer to?
- A legendary battle during the Trojan War
- The name of a famous Greek warrior
- A physical weakness or vulnerability (correct)
- A type of Greek sandal
How did the Greeks finally defeat the Trojans, according to the Odyssey?
How did the Greeks finally defeat the Trojans, according to the Odyssey?
- They used a giant catapult to breach the city walls
- They pretended to retreat, then attacked while the Trojans celebrated
- They built a large wooden horse and hid soldiers inside it (correct)
- They bribed a Trojan soldier to open the gates
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the Greek epic poems?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the Greek epic poems?
According to the passage, when were the Iliad and Odyssey first recorded in writing?
According to the passage, when were the Iliad and Odyssey first recorded in writing?
What is the main reason why the Greek epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, are still read in the 21st century?
What is the main reason why the Greek epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, are still read in the 21st century?
What is the significance of the term 'Achilles' heel' in modern language?
What is the significance of the term 'Achilles' heel' in modern language?
What is the Trojan Horse in Greek mythology primarily known for?
What is the Trojan Horse in Greek mythology primarily known for?
Why is Odysseus considered famous in Greek mythology?
Why is Odysseus considered famous in Greek mythology?
What major historical event do the Iliad and Odyssey provide accounts of?
What major historical event do the Iliad and Odyssey provide accounts of?
Flashcards
What is the Odyssey?
What is the Odyssey?
An epic poem attributed to Homer, focusing on Odysseus's journey home.
What is 'Achilles' heel'?
What is 'Achilles' heel'?
A metaphor for a critical weakness despite overall strength.
How did the Greeks defeat the Trojans?
How did the Greeks defeat the Trojans?
The Greeks hid soldiers inside a wooden horse to enter Troy.
Significance of 'Achilles' heel'?
Significance of 'Achilles' heel'?
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What is the Trojan Horse known for?
What is the Trojan Horse known for?
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Why is Odysseus famous?
Why is Odysseus famous?
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What is the Trojan War?
What is the Trojan War?
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