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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Pindar: The Last Greek Aristocrat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Greek aristocracy_______________________.
(a) lived by the same standards as others
(b) had its own standard to live by
(c) were liars and cheaters
(d) were not honorable men

2. What is the reason for the Egyptian preoccupation with death?
(a) the misery of everyday life
(b) belief in God
(c) good living conditions
(d) the fairness of the ruler

3. The games and competitions were considered so important by the Greeks that __________________________________.
(a) they were only held when the king wanted them
(b) they were cancelled for lack of participation
(c) they were suspended during wars and conflicts
(d) a truce of God was called at the start of the games

4. Which of the following would you expect to give the shortest account of a situation?
(a) the Hebrews
(b) the Greeks
(c) the Bible
(d) Shakespeare

5. The artist conceptualizes reality in the form of _______________________.
(a) he ignores reality
(b) there is no reality in art
(c) the symbol
(d) pure concepts

Short Answer Questions

1. The literature indicates that life differed in Athens, as compared to Egypt, by which century?

2. The power of the Egyptian priests came from ____________________________.

3. The priests of ancient Egypt _____________________________.

4. The freedom of Athenian thought and expression led to ____________________.

5. Why is Pindar considered to be important?

(see the answer key)

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