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Flashcards on Ancient Literature
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Who is considered the father of Western literature?
Homer
Which ancient Greek play is known for its exploration of fate vs free will?
Oedipus Rex
What epic poem tells the story of Odysseus and his journey home after the Trojan War?
The Odyssey
Who wrote the famous Roman epic poem 'The Aeneid'?
Virgil
Name the ancient Greek poet who wrote 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'?
Homer
What was the primary focus of ancient Greek tragedy?
Human suffering and the tragic hero
Which ancient Greek lyric poet is known for his poems about love and beauty?
Sappho
Who is considered the greatest playwright of ancient Greece?
Sophocles
What is the name of the ancient Indian epic composed in Sanskrit?
Mahabharata
Which ancient Chinese philosopher wrote 'The Analects'?
Confucius
Who is the author of the ancient Greek fable collection 'Aesop's Fables'?
Aesop
What is the name of the famous ancient Indian collection of fables and moral stories?
Panchatantra
Name the ancient Greek philosopher who wrote dialogues featuring his teacher Socrates?
Plato
Which ancient Roman poet is known for his satirical works?
Juvenal
Who wrote the ancient Indian epic poem 'Ramayana'?
Valmiki
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Who is considered the father of Western literature?
Homer
Virgil
Sophocles
Plato
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What epic poem tells the story of Odysseus and his journey home after the Trojan War?
Oedipus Rex
The Odyssey
The Aeneid
The Iliad
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What was the primary focus of ancient Greek tragedy?
Comedy and humor
Human suffering and the tragic hero
Love and romance
Adventure and exploration
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Who is the author of the ancient Greek fable collection 'Aesop's Fables'?
Homer
Virgil
Sophocles
Aesop
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What is the name of the famous ancient Indian collection of fables and moral stories?
The Odyssey
Panchatantra
Mahabharata
Ramayana
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Which ancient Chinese philosopher wrote 'The Analects'?
Confucius
Sappho
Valmiki
Plato
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Who is considered the greatest playwright of ancient Greece?
Homer
Virgil
Sappho
Sophocles
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What is the name of the ancient Indian epic composed in Sanskrit?
The Analects
Mahabharata
Oedipus Rex
The Odyssey
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Who wrote the famous Roman epic poem 'The Aeneid'?
Virgil
Plato
Homer
Sophocles
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Name the ancient Greek poet who wrote 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'?
Homer
Aesop
Sappho
Valmiki
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