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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Athenians as Plato Saw Them.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Ancient Greeks of the time exhibited a ________________________.
(a) the same interests as other civilizations
(b) a desire for imperialism
(c) new power of the mind
(d) lack of interest in cultural and intellectual pursuits

2. Who was charged with leadership in the Greek society of Pindar's time?
(a) royalty
(b) noone in particular
(c) the aristocracy
(d) the elected leaders

3. The primary interest of the ancient Egyptians was a preoccupation with _______________.
(a) the dead
(b) inventions
(c) intellectual activities
(d) the living

4. One way to learn the values of a society is to look at ______________________.
(a) daily life
(b) science
(c) history
(d) its literature

5. Why is Pindar considered to be important?
(a) he was the last spokesman for the aristocracy
(b) he addressed serious issues
(c) he represented a new movement
(d) he represented the youth

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the world of the dead represent to the ancient Egyptians?

2. Greek art is based on _________________________.

3. The first games, contests and competitions were held in _____________.

4. Which of the following does not describe Pindar's writing?

5. What was the crime that Socrates committed that resulted in his execution?

(see the answer key)

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