Why do we think that Homer’s epics played a very important role in the culture of the classical Greeks?People memorized parts of his poems in school, and they quoted him in everyday language.People weren’t sure if Homer was a real man or several men from history.We still learn about his poetry in school today.3 points  QUESTION 2Why were the Myceneans such good fighters?They were trained at an early age.If they didn’t fight in battle, they were put to death.Dying in battle was considered a great dignity, and fighting was a way to seize someone else’s land and food.3 points  QUESTION 3Why were the gods were angry at Odysseus in the Odyssey?Because Poseidon didn’t like the way Odysseus sailed his ship over the sea.Because he thought he was a god himself.Because he stole gold and slaves from Troy after the Trojan War?3 points  QUESTION 4When was the Trojan war thought to have happened?13th or 12th century BC.In the year 100.In the early 1800s.3 points  QUESTION 5Who wrote Antigone?SophoclesHomerAristophanes3 points  QUESTION 6Who was the main character of the Odyssey?AthenaOdysseusPoseidon3 points  QUESTION 7What were the main foods of the Myceneans?Olive oil, goat cheese, fish, bread, and wine.Wheat, barley, and milk.Oats and chocolate3 points  QUESTION 8Who were the main characters of the Iliad?Odysseus and AthenaAthena and PoseidonKing Agamemnon and Achilles3 points  QUESTION 9Why do we study Greek literature and theater?Because it is interesting.To understand Greek philosophyTo understand Greek culture3 points  QUESTION 10The main character suffers some serious misfortune?in Old Comedyin Tragedyin New Comedy3 points  QUESTION 11The Greek gods and goddesses often played a major part in Greek literature becausemany of the stories are about their powers and how they use them on humans.the storytellers were afraid to leave them out.they were the only source of entertainment.3 points  QUESTION 12What does a narrator do?Sings a songWrites a storyTells a story