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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. What Spartan soldier served as a diplomat for peace between the cities of Greece?

2. What was the reason for the Spartans' animal sacrifice?

3. What is the description given to Dercylidas in this current section of the book?

4. Which element(s) must be included in the ancient ritual sacrifices discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?

5. What is an appeal for a military commander that is discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Jason describe the King of Persia and the Persians?

2. What is augury?

3. What happened in the city of Phocis and why did Sparta help?

4. What things did Polydamss value in a solider?

5. What did Athens and Sparta do once they were united, and how is Archidamus's speech described?

6. How was it possible for a leader to put his own self-interest above the team, and was it considered a positive or a negative action?

7. What led Athens and Sparta to contemplate an alliance?

8. What concerns did the Athenians have in the agreement between Athens and Sparta?

9. What was considered to be "the Spartan way" and how was Teleutias's raid received?

10. How could the information obtained from an oracle seem confusing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The different classes and ranks of the military are a significant part of Xenophon's story. 1) Describe the difference between higher and lower ranks, along with how they are assigned.

2) Explain why and how wealth is considered when delegating the ranks of the ancient military.

3) Analyze the participation of women in the military of ancient Greece, including the reasons they would want or not want to join.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the sad story of Mania, including how she becomes the satrap, her leadership style, the promises she makes to her allies, and the way she interacts with her mercenaries. Also, explain how effective she is as a leader, why her betrayal is planned, and how it is executed.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the two major methods for making decisions in ancient Greece. First, explain how augury is defined and the way it is used to help the ancient Greeks with their decisions. Second, describe the oracles, where and how they take place, the possible confusion in their interpretation, and why they are considered a highly credible source of wisdom.

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