Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Accel English 1 > Intro to The Odyssey > Flashcards

Intro to The Odyssey Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
Q

What is Zeus’ role in greek mythology

A

He is the king of gods

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is Zeus’ role in The Odyssey

A

He strikes down Odysseus’ ship with a lightning bolt

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is Poseidon’s role in greek mythology

A

He is the god of the sea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is Helios’ role in greek mythology

A

He is the god of the sun

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is Helios’ symbol

A

Cattle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is Athena’s role in greek mythology

A

She is the god of wisdom and war

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is Hermes role in The Odyssey

A

He was sent by Zeus to order Calypso to release Odysseus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is Calypso’s role in greek mythology

A

She is a Nymph who lived on an island

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is Calypso’s role in The Odyssey

A

She held Odysseus captive for 7 years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is Circe’s role in greek mythology

A

She is a witch (sorceress)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is Circe’s role in The Odyssey

A

She turns men into pigs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Who is Homer

A

The author of The Odyssey

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

When did Homer most likely live

A

9th century BC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What country in Homer from

A

Greece

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What 2 types of non-human characters were often featured in Greek stories

A

Gods and mythological monsters

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How long was the Trojan war

A

10 years

17
Q

Whose idea was the Trojan horse

A

Odysseus

18
Q

Explain the plan carried out by the Greeks

A

They built a hollow horse and took it to Troy as a peace offering, it was actually a sneak attack and had Greek soldiers inside

19
Q

How many years did it take for Odysseus and the other soldiers to get home

A

10 years

20
Q

What is an epic poem

A

A long and involved narrative that tells a story of the adventures of a great hero

21
Q

What are two characteristics of an epic poem

A

A large setting and dangerous journey

22
Q

What are two parts of a heroes quest

A

A journey for something valuable and a prize

Accel English 1 (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions