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Timeline & Chronology of The Odyssey

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand the chronological order of events in Homer's The Odyssey, focusing on key moments and their significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Greek Gods & Mythology
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#The Odyssey
#Outline the main events in The Odyssey in chronological order
#Explain the significance of key events in Odysseus's journey
#Compare different stages of Odysseus's voyage
#Analyse how the sequence of events reflects Greek beliefs about heroism and fate

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Timeline & Chronology of The Odyssey

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to The Odyssey Timeline

Source A: Excerpt from Homer's The Odyssey

'The poem begins with Odysseus trapped on Calypso’s island, longing for home. The gods decide his fate, and he begins his journey back to Ithaca, facing many challenges along the way.'

Provenance: Homer's ancient Greek epic, composed around the 8th century BCE.

1.
Outline the initial situation of Odysseus at the start of The Odyssey. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the challenges Odysseus faces early in his journey with those he encounters later. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of the journey's chronological order in understanding Greek views of heroism. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Events in Odysseus’s Journey

Source B: Summary of Major Events

'Odysseus blinds Polyphemus the Cyclops, faces the Sirens, and finally reaches Ithaca, where he must reclaim his throne.'

Provenance: A modern summary based on Homer’s original epic.

1.
Write a timeline of at least four major events in Odysseus’s journey, in order. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse why Odysseus’s encounter with the Sirens is considered a pivotal moment. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Compare Odysseus’s challenges at the beginning and end of his journey. What do these challenges reveal about his character? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Reflection on the Journey

Source C: Modern historian’s view

'Odysseus’s journey is a symbol of human perseverance and the pursuit of home, embodying Greek ideals of heroism, cunning, and fate.'

Provenance: A contemporary historical analysis of The Odyssey.

1.
Explain how Odysseus’s journey reflects Greek ideas of heroism. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the depiction of Odysseus in Homer’s original epic and modern historical views. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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