The Values of the Epics (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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In Homer's Odyssey, which god protected the sacred obligation of xenia (hospitality)?
In Homer's Odyssey, which god protected the sacred obligation of xenia (hospitality)?
Zeus
Who said 'All strangers and beggars come from Zeus' in the Odyssey?
Who said 'All strangers and beggars come from Zeus' in the Odyssey?
Eumaeus
What did the Phaeacians do before asking Odysseus's identity?
What did the Phaeacians do before asking Odysseus's identity?
Offered him food & shelter
What does the Greek value of kleos refer to?
What does the Greek value of kleos refer to?
Glory & reputation
In the Underworld, what did Achilles say he would rather be than rule over all the dead?
In the Underworld, what did Achilles say he would rather be than rule over all the dead?
A slave on earth
What Greek value (metis) did the Trojan Horse strategy demonstrate over brute force?
What Greek value (metis) did the Trojan Horse strategy demonstrate over brute force?
Cunning & intelligence
What does the Roman value of pietas encompass?
What does the Roman value of pietas encompass?
Duty to gods, family & role
Complete Aeneas's quote: 'I sail for Italy not of my own ____'
Complete Aeneas's quote: 'I sail for Italy not of my own ____'
free will
According to Book 6 of the Aeneid, what is the Roman task?
According to Book 6 of the Aeneid, what is the Roman task?
Rule nations with power
What did Aeneas demonstrate that Turnus lacked as a leader?
What did Aeneas demonstrate that Turnus lacked as a leader?
Self-control & discipline
Why were Greek hospitality customs essential in the ancient world?
Why were Greek hospitality customs essential in the ancient world?
Travel was dangerous
What two purposes did epic poems serve in ancient societies?
What two purposes did epic poems serve in ancient societies?
Entertainment & moral instruction
For whom were these epic poems written?
For whom were these epic poems written?
Elite authors for elite audiences