Modernism Introduction



Name: . Period: . Literature of Ancient Greece Introduction and Anticipation Guide

Textbook Pages 162-177

1. Why It Matters – The Greeks championed , developed an ,

and demonstrated the power of .

2. What greatly influenced the literature of the Western world?

3. Athens was the birthplace of , , and

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4. How did the Greeks keep their culture alive during The Decline?

5. What made Athenian aristocracy possible?

6. What did the ancient Greek religion not have that Western religions have today?

7. What were 500 citizens chosen randomly to do each year? What was their job?

8. Who were 3 well known Greek philosophers and teachers and what did they contribute?

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9. What is a tragedy and who is the central character of a tragedy?

10. What is Honor? How did the Greeks view honor? Do you agree with the Greek view of Honor? (You can use “I” in the last part of your answer)

11. What is Fate? How did the Greeks view fate? Do you agree with the Greek view of Fate? (You can use “I” in the last part of your answer)

12. Is it ok to break a law or a rule if you think it is unjust? Explain your answer.

13. What does it mean to be prideful? What are the consequences of being prideful? Explain your answer.

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