Homer's World AC - 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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1

How long did the Trojan War last?

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3

List 3 important facts about Helen of Troy.

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3

Name three key warriors from the Trojan War.

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1

What is the Trojan Horse?

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2

When and where was Homer born?

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18

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

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1

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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1

How was Aphrodite born?

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1

Insert a picture of Pan here.

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Who is Helios?

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9

Match the Greek god to their symbol(s)

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

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1

Find and add a picture of Cerberus.

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10

Match the Greek god to their Roman name

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