Greek Civilization - Slide #2 Flashcards
1
Q
Greek Literature
What is the oldest literature?
A
WESTERN POEMS and STORIES
2
Q
Greek Literature
Who borrowed Greek plots for his stories?
A
SHAKESPEARE
3
Q
Greek Literature
Name two** Epics about war** between Greec and Troy
A
ILIAD and ODYSSEY
4
Q
Greek Literature
Who else borrowed stories from the Greeks?
A
AESOP’S FABLES
5
Q
Greek Drama
Who performed the dramas in ancient Greece?
A
The ACTORS on STAGES
6
Q
Greek Drama
What type of dramas did the Greeks perform?
A
COMEDIES and TRAGEDIES
7
Q
Greek Drama
Name 4 great drama writers:
A
- AES-CHYLUS
- SOPH-O-CLESS
- EURI-PI-DES
- ARI-STO-PHANES
8
Q
Architecture
What was the Greek art which we call today?
A
CLASSICAL ART
9
Q
Architecture
What was designed after Greek architecture
A
LINCOLN MEMORIAL
