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Greek Gods & Mythology: The Odyssey

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet focused on understanding key themes and details from Homer's The Odyssey, exploring Greek mythology and its significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Greek Gods & Mythology
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#The Odyssey
#Explain the central plot of The Odyssey
#Compare the characteristics of Greek gods depicted in the text
#Analyse the themes of heroism and divine intervention
#Outline the cultural significance of Greek mythology in ancient Greece

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Greek Gods & Mythology: The Odyssey

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to The Odyssey

Source A: Excerpt from Homer's The Odyssey

'Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he sacked the famous city of Troy. Many cities and peoples he saw, and many he suffered, through his own stubbornness and the gods’ will. His journey was long, filled with peril, and marked by divine intervention, as gods favored or hindered him.' Provenance: Translation of Homer’s epic poem, circa 8th century BC.

1.
Explain the main events described in Source A about Odysseus’s journey. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of gods and humans in Odysseus’s adventures, based on Source A. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline why divine intervention is significant in the story of Odysseus. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Write a brief summary of the themes present in the excerpt of The Odyssey. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how the gods are portrayed in Source A. What does this tell us about Greek beliefs? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare Odysseus’s character traits with those of other Greek heroes you know. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the cultural importance of stories like The Odyssey in ancient Greece. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyze how Homer’s The Odyssey helps us understand Greek views on heroism and divine power. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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