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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. A Greek writer was concerned with ______________________.
(a) symbolism
(b) ornate style
(c) abstract concepts
(d) the beauty of common things

2. The world's first academy was in _____________________.
(a) Sparta
(b) Athens
(c) Crete
(d) Rome

3. Greek writing is based on __________________.
(a) simile
(b) imagery
(c) symbolism
(d) reality

4. Greek writing can easily ________________________________________.
(a) have the style and meaning lost in the translation
(b) be interpreted
(c) be translated into English
(d) be accomodated to the English style

5. The first scientists were the _________________.
(a) Romans
(b) Egyptians
(c) Greeks
(d) Mesopotmanians

Short Answer Questions

1. The term used to describe the Greek artist is ______________________.

2. Before the development of Athens, which group handled intellectual activities?

3. What word best describes the ancient Athenians?

4. One way to learn the values of a society is to look at ______________________.

5. Which city was responsible for a new civilization?

(see the answer key)

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