Ancient Historical Poetry: A Test of Your Literary Prowess
| Description: Ancient Historical Poetry: A Test of Your Literary Prowess | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
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| Tags: ancient poetry historical narratives epic literature |
Which ancient Greek poet is renowned for his epic poems, including the Iliad and the Odyssey?
The Sanskrit epic poem Mahabharata is attributed to which legendary sage?
Which ancient Roman poet is famous for his epic poem Aeneid, which narrates the journey of Aeneas after the fall of Troy?
The Old English epic poem Beowulf is set in which Scandinavian country?
The ancient Indian epic poem Ramayana is attributed to which sage?
Which ancient Greek poet is known for his epic poem Argonautica, which tells the story of Jason and the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece?
The ancient Chinese epic poem Classic of Mountains and Seas is a collection of myths and legends from which dynasty?
Which ancient Roman poet is known for his epic poem Metamorphoses, which tells the stories of transformations from Greek and Roman mythology?
The ancient Egyptian epic poem The Tale of Sinuhe tells the story of an Egyptian official who flees to a foreign land during the reign of which pharaoh?
Which ancient Greek poet is known for his epic poem Theogony, which tells the story of the creation of the universe and the genealogy of the gods?
The ancient Mesopotamian epic poem Gilgamesh tells the story of a legendary king of which ancient city?
Which ancient Roman poet is known for his epic poem Pharsalia, which tells the story of the Roman civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey?
The ancient Indian epic poem Meghaduta is a lyrical poem written by which Sanskrit poet?
Which ancient Greek poet is known for his epic poem Works and Days, which provides practical advice on farming and agriculture?
The ancient Chinese epic poem Journey to the West tells the story of a Buddhist monk's pilgrimage to which sacred mountain?