Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Whom is often credited with creating written the first recognizable work of literature?

1. Homer

2. Plato

3. Euripides

4. Virgil

The correct answer is: Homer

Homer is often credited with creating the first recognizable work of literature, known as The Iliad. Plato is a philosopher and did write several philosophical works, but his works are not considered literature. Euripides is a Greek tragedian and his works were mostly plays, which is also not considered literature. Virgil was an ancient Roman poet, but The Aeneid, his most famous work, was heavily influenced by previous Greek works. Therefore, Homer is the most likely candidate for being the first to create a recognizable work of literature.