Homer's World - RHONDA GRAY | Library

Instructions

You may use the following pages, the powerpoint, the internet, or a partner to qanswer the questions.

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How long did the Trojan War last?

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What is the Trojan Horse?

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How is the phrase Trojan Horse used today?

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3

List 3 important facts about Helen of Troy.

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2

When and where was Homer born?

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Match the Greek god to their description

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Hephaestus		God of the Sky, the King of all Gods. Had many affairs with mortal women
Zeus		Goddess of Spring. Kidnapped by Hades, spends half the year with Demeter.
Athena		Goddess of the Harvest. Created winter from depression when Persephone was kidnapped.
Persephone		God of wine and parties
Hermes		God of the Forge (Blacksmith). Ugly and deformed, cast out by his mother, Hera.
Aeolus		Goddess of Marriage. Zeus’ wife, who hates his affairs and his illegitimate children.
Cyclops		Goddess of the Hearth and Home. Sister of Zeus. Protector of homes.
Aphrodite		God of War. Having an affair with Aphrodite.
Sirens		God of the Sun, Music, and Poetry. Pulls the sun across the sky with his chariot.
Dionysus		Goddess of the Moon and Hunt. Roams the forest with her band of women. Generally dislikes men.
Hades		Goddess of Love and Beauty. Married to Hephaestus, but having an affair with Ares
Poseidon		Messenger God. Known for his winged sandals and helmet
Artemis		Goddess of Wisdom and Battle strategy.
Hera		God of the Sea. Brother of Zeus. Hold a trident.
Hestia		God of the Underworld and Death. Kidnapped Persephone. Brother of Zeus.
Ares		Ruler of the wind
Demeter		Giant one yeyed creature that are children of Poseidon
Apollo		humanlike beings with alluring voices

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What makes a poem an epic poem?

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3

What are three characteristics of an epic hero?

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2

What is the tradition of Xenia?

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Who was Chronos and how was he defeated?

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Find and add a picture of the sirens.

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How was Aphrodite born?

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Insert a picture of Pan here.

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Who is Helios?

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3

Name three key warriors from the Trojan War.

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9

Match the Greek god to their symbol(s)

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Apollo		eagle and thunder
Hades		Trident and dolphin
Poseidon		pomegrante and a peacock
Athena		bow and arrow and lyre
Hermes		spear and a snake
Ares		spear and shield and an owl
Aphrodite		winged sandals and a staff with snakes
Zeus		wealth and Cerberus
Hera		apples and doves

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Find and add a picture of Cerberus.

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Match the Greek god to their Roman name

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Hephaestus		Jupiter
Poseidon		Juno
Hermes		Neptune
Artemis		Mars
Aphrodite		Minerva
Zeus		Ceres
Hera		Diana
Athena		Venus
Ares		Vulcan
Demeter		Mercury