Check for Understanding â Ancient Greece Myth 2 1. In today's times ...
Check for Understanding – Ancient Greece Myth 2 1. In today’s times, which Greek god is referenced when someone accomplishes a difficult task that requires great effort? a. Hades b. Hermes c. Hercules d. Apollo 2. Homer wrote a famous Greek story. Which of these best describes the remnants of that story on today’s life? a. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe overcoming great obstacles b. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe someone playing a trick on an enemy c. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe a victory by a weak warrior d. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe unrequited love 3. Today, people most likely read famous Greek myths for what purpose? a. Because they contain factually accurate details of Greek life b. Because they tell of the every day life of Ancient Greek civilians c. Because they contain stories of adventure and heroes d. Because they teach about trade and economy 4. Which of these does not originate from Ancient Greece? a. The Odyssey b. The Grapes of Wrath c. The Iliad d. Aesop’s fables 5. Which of these famous tales is most used to teach about human morals? a. The Odyssey b. The Grapes of Wrath c. The Iliad d. Aesop’s fables 6. Which of these is NOT a Greek root word still used in the English language? a. Demo = people b. Chrono = time c. Philo = love d. Moroh = change e. Un = not
ANSWER KEY 1. In today’s times, which Greek god is referenced when someone accomplishes a difficult task that requires great effort? a. Hades b. Hermes c. Hercules d. Apollo 2. Homer wrote a famous Greek story. Which of these best describes the remnants of that story on today’s life? a. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe overcoming great obstacles b. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe someone playing a trick on an enemy c. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe a victory by a weak warrior d. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe unrequited love 3. Today, people most likely read famous Greek myths for what purpose? a. Because they contain factually accurate details of Greek life b. Because they tell of the every day life of Ancient Greek civilians c. Because they contain stories of adventure and heroes d. Because they teach about trade and economy 4. Which of these does not originate from Ancient Greece? a. The Odyssey b. The Grapes of Wrath c. The Iliad d. Aesop’s fables 5. Which of these famous tales is most used to teach about human morals? a. The Odyssey b. The Grapes of Wrath c. The Iliad d. Aesop’s fables 6. Which of these is NOT a Greek root word still used in the English language? a. Demo = people b. Chrono = time c. Philo = love d. Moroh = change e. Un = not
ANSWER KEY 1. In today’s times, which Greek god is referenced when someone accomplishes a difficult task that requires great effort? a. Hades b. Hermes c. Hercules d. Apollo 2. Homer wrote a famous Greek story. Which of these best describes the remnants of that story on today’s life? a. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe overcoming great obstacles b. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe someone playing a trick on an enemy c. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe a victory by a weak warrior d. The phrase “Trojan horse” is used to describe unrequited love 3. Today, people most likely read famous Greek myths for what purpose? a. Because they contain factually accurate details of Greek life b. Because they tell of the every day life of Ancient Greek civilians c. Because they contain stories of adventure and heroes d. Because they teach about trade and economy 4. Which of these does not originate from Ancient Greece? a. The Odyssey b. The Grapes of Wrath c. The Iliad d. Aesop’s fables 5. Which of these famous tales is most used to teach about human morals? a. The Odyssey b. The Grapes of Wrath c. The Iliad d. Aesop’s fables 6. Which of these is NOT a Greek root word still used in the English language? a. Demo = people b. Chrono = time c. Philo = love d. Moroh = change e. Un = not
