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Homer and the Trojan War- 2 Flashcards

1
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What two epic poems is Homer famous for?

A

The Odyssey and The Illiad

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2
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Who is Zeus?

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The king of the gods in Greek mythology

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3
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Who is the goddess Aphrodite?

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The goddess of love in Greek mythology

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4
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Who is the goddess Hera?

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The goddess wife of Zeus in Greek mythology

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5
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Who is the goddess Athena?

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The goddess of wisdom in Greek mythology

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6
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Who is the goddess Eris?

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The goddess of discord in Greek mythology

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7
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Who was the king of Troy?

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King Priam

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8
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Who were the two princes of Troy?

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Hector and Paris

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9
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Why was Paris sent away as a child?

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Because there was a prophecy that he would one day destroy the city of Troy

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10
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Who was the king of Sparta?

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Menelaus

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11
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Who was the queen of Sparta?

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Helen

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12
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Who was the king of Mycenae?

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Agamemnon

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13
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Who were the parents of Achilles?

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Thetis (a goddess) and a mortal man

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14
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Who was the king of Ithaca

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Odysseus

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15
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Where is the city of Troy located?

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In modern day Turkey- Hissarlik

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16
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Who was Frank Calvert?

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Archaeologist who first came up with the idea that Hissarlik could be the site of Troy

17
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Who was Heinrich Schliemann?

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A German amateur archaeologist and self-made millionaire famous for his work with the site of Troy

18
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How did Schliemann locate the site?

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Using the work of Homer as a guide he examined the topography of the area

19
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What was the controversy surrounding the Treasure of Priam?

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He removed the jewels from the site and used them as a promotional tool

20
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Who was Wilhelm Dorpfeld?

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An archaeologist who identified seven cities (layers) of Troy.

21
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Who was Manfred Korfmann?

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German archaeologist who began to use scientific and computer technology to reveal new areas of the site?

22
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How long after the events of the supposed Trojan war did Homer live?

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Approximately 500 years

23
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How were events of the Trojan war believed to have been passed on until Homers time?

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Through oral tradition

24
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Why is the work of Homer significant?

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Because it was the first written text in Greek history. He is considered the father of literature

25
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How long did the Trojan War last?

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Approximately 10 years

26
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What protected the city of troy? (archaeology and geography)

A

A large/ deep ditch and a river

27
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What evidence is there of a siege?

A

Damage to the walls on layer six

Year 11 Ancient (2 decks)

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