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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an outgrowth of Socratic thought in which there is complete personal freedom, both inner and outer?
(a) Stoicism.
(b) The Socratic method.
(c) Epicureanism
(d) Cynicism

2. How do many in the nobility view the princeps?
(a) As a form of slavery.
(b) As a form of wealth.
(c) As a form of power.
(d) As a form of leadership.

3. By whom is society transformed?
(a) The slaves.
(b) The upper class.
(c) The lower class.
(d) The middle class.

4. Who writes the dramas?
(a) Female playwrights.
(b) Poor men.
(c) Leaders of the aristocracy.
(d) Male playwrights.

5. What is the role of Jesus?
(a) He is the only leader of the church.
(b) He begins the church.
(c) He is the first leader of the Christian church.
(d) He is the prophet delivering his message or vision.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the cult of Christianity similar to other cults of the time?

2. Athens experiences how many results from the transition to a slave economy?

3. Which of Aeschylus' plays does he cite?

4. When does the speech take place?

5. How does Greek drama, especially tragedy, credit women?

(see the answer key)

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