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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Athenians as Plato Saw Them.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first games, contests and competitions were held in _____________.
(a) Constantinople
(b) Rome
(c) Egypt
(d) Greece

2. Reality to the ancient Egyptian, was directed toward _____________________.
(a) on art and culture
(b) on life and death
(c) where he would go after life
(d) on life itself

3. Of all the Greek poets, Pindar is described as the _____________________________.
(a) easiest to read and translate
(b) most difficult to read and translate
(c) average
(d) easiest to read but hardest to translate

4. The distinction between mind and spirit is important in the area of ___________.
(a) philosophy
(b) law
(c) art
(d) government

5. Who was charged with leadership in the Greek society of Pindar's time?
(a) noone in particular
(b) the elected leaders
(c) royalty
(d) the aristocracy

Short Answer Questions

1. In Greece, the role of the priests _____________________________.

2. Those who are primarily concerned with the spiritual become ___________.

3. One way to learn the values of a society is to look at ______________________.

4. Poetic license ________________________________________.

5. One writer whose works reveal the values of the society is ______________.

(see the answer key)

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