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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 the first writer to condemn slavery?

2. In the ancient world, before the rise of Athens and the Greeks, the greatest civilization was ________________.

3. The Hindu artist ________________________.

4. The primary interest of the ancient Egyptians was a preoccupation with _______________.

5. Hamilton compares reading Aristophanes to reading a _________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Before the rise of Athens, Egypt was the greatest civilization. What were the characteristics of this civilization?

4. What was the world's first Academy?

5. Explain the way of the spirit.

6. What is the Western view of art?

7. Who is Herodotus?

8. What is the reason for the Egyptian preoccupation with death and where one would go after life?

9. The Greeks were firmly rooted in reality. How did this make them appear?

10. How does Greek drama compare to Shakespearean drama?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the elements of Greek tragedy and why it is so enjoyable to the audience. What is it that appeals to the audience? Why isn't it sad or depressing?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the three great Greek tragedy writers, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. Each of these writers was from a different period and the state of the Athenian society was reflected in their writing and beliefs. How does this come through in their plays?

Essay Topic 3

What factors led to the fall of the Greek city-states? They were rich and powerful. What effect did their ambitions have on their attitudes and actions?

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