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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Greek Way of Writing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Greek architecture of the time was _________________________________.
(a) influenced by the East
(b) highly ornate
(c) a simple expression of the intellect
(d) followed the style of the Egyptians

2. Before the development of Athens, which group handled intellectual activities?
(a) royalty
(b) the priests
(c) the common man
(d) anyone who wanted to

3. Which of the following terms does not describe Greek writing?
(a) fact
(b) simpleness
(c) reality
(d) exaggeration

4. The first games, contests and competitions were held in _____________.
(a) Rome
(b) Constantinople
(c) Greece
(d) Egypt

5. The style of Greek writing is _____________________________________.
(a) the same as English writing
(b) more ornate than English writing
(c) very different from the styles of English writing
(d) incapable of being translated into English

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following would you expect to give the shortest account of a situation?

3. The Hindu artist ________________________.

4. In Greece, the role of the priests _____________________________.

5. Those who are primarily concerned with the spiritual become ___________.

(see the answer key)

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