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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was charged with leadership in the Greek society of Pindar's time?

2. The games and competitions were considered so important by the Greeks that __________________________________.

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

4. Pindar believed that the wealthy and powerful would _____________________________.

5. Reality to the ancient Egyptian, was directed toward _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the major differences between Gilbert and Aristophanes?

2. How does Greek writing compare to English writing?

3. What were the characteristics of the austere school of writing?

4. Why is the Greek artist called a spiritual materialist?

5. What was the role of the chorus in the comedies of Aristophanes?

6. How does Greek drama compare to Shakespearean drama?

7. What is the main characteristic of Greek architecture of the time?

8. As stated in Laws and other writings of the time, what was the function of the priest?

9. Explain the way of the spirit.

10. What were the characteristics of the ancient world in which Athens existed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why didn't the ancient Greeks see any contradictions in their practice of slavery and their emphasis on freedom? What were their views of slaves? When did they first become concerned with the issue of slavery?

Essay Topic 2

The Eastern civilizations were totally different than the Athenian civilization. They emphasized different things and had a different life style. Compare and contrast the ancient Eastern civilization, as given by ancient Egypt, with the civilization established in Athens.

Essay Topic 3

Athens is called the cradle of Western Civilization. What does this mean and why do people say this? What is the significance of ancient Athens to Western civilization and why?

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