Ancient Greek Web Exploration

Use the resources below to answer the following questions:

Greek Theater (Kennedy Center)

Gods & Goddesses (British Museum)

Merriam Webster

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1. Who was Sophocles? What did he do?

2. What are three rules that Greek tragedy must follow?

3. What is catharsis? Provide a definition and and paraphrase the function of catharsis in Greek drama.

4. Who is Apollo? What role did he play in everyday life in ancient Greece?

5. Who did the ancient Greeks believe controlled aspects of their life on earth?

6. Who was the most powerful of the gods?

7. What kind of personalities did the gods and goddesses have?

8. Where did the gods live?

9. How did the ancient Greeks pay respect to their gods and goddesses?

[this exercise is from EngageNY's Module 9.2]