WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do we continue to learn about and read Greek myths such as the Iliad? Select one:
A
The Greek myths reflect human experiences and tell about how heroes overcome challenges
B
The Greek myths give historians 100% accurate descriptions of historical events.
C
The Greek myths have real life stories about everyday people.
D
The Greek myths provide archeologists with exact and accurate details about daily life in Ancient Greece.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Iliad and The Odyssey are important because they are believed to be the first epics and because they tell us about life and culture in Ancient Greece during the time of the Trojan War, which was a major event in ancient Greek history.

Detailed explanation-2: -Greek mythology has had an extensive influence on the arts and literature of Western civilization, which inherited much of Greek culture. Like the myths of many other cultures, those of ancient Greece tell how the world was created and help explain why things happen. The ancient Greeks worshipped many gods.

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