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
Hades		God of the Sky, the King of all Gods. Had many affairs with mortal women
Persephone		Goddess of Spring. Kidnapped by Hades, spends half the year with Demeter.
Aeolus		Goddess of the Harvest. Created winter from depression when Persephone was kidnapped.
Athena		God of wine and parties
Dionysus		God of the Forge (Blacksmith). Ugly and deformed, cast out by his mother, Hera.
Demeter		Goddess of Marriage. Zeus’ wife, who hates his affairs and his illegitimate children.
Hermes		Goddess of the Hearth and Home. Sister of Zeus. Protector of homes.
Ares		God of War. Having an affair with Aphrodite.
Hephaestus		God of the Sun, Music, and Poetry. Pulls the sun across the sky with his chariot.
Poseidon		Goddess of the Moon and Hunt. Roams the forest with her band of women. Generally dislikes men.
Artemis		Goddess of Love and Beauty. Married to Hephaestus, but having an affair with Ares
Sirens		Messenger God. Known for his winged sandals and helmet
Hestia		Goddess of Wisdom and Battle strategy.
Hera		God of the Sea. Brother of Zeus. Hold a trident.
Apollo		God of the Underworld and Death. Kidnapped Persephone. Brother of Zeus.
Zeus		Ruler of the wind
Cyclops		Giant one yeyed creature that are children of Poseidon
Aphrodite		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
Hera		Trident and dolphin
Aphrodite		pomegrante and a peacock
Ares		bow and arrow and lyre
Hermes		spear and a snake
Apollo		spear and shield and an owl
Hades		winged sandals and a staff with snakes
Zeus		wealth and Cerberus
Athena		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
Artemis		Jupiter
Hera		Juno
Ares		Neptune
Hermes		Mars
Zeus		Minerva
Demeter		Ceres
Hephaestus		Diana
Aphrodite		Venus
Poseidon		Vulcan
Athena		Mercury