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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Herodotus: The First Sight-Seer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Greek acceptance of reality, as given in an oration by Pericles, makes them ___________________________.
(a) exaggerated
(b) warm
(c) seem cold and unemotional
(d) interested in humanity

2. What did the world of the dead represent to the ancient Egyptians?
(a) the movement to a higher level
(b) the continuation of misery
(c) existence with God
(d) security, peace and pleasure

3. Of all the Greek poets, Pindar is described as the _____________________________.
(a) most difficult to read and translate
(b) easiest to read and translate
(c) easiest to read but hardest to translate
(d) average

4. In Egypt ___________________________.
(a) the artist had total freedom of expression
(b) the artist had some freedom of expression
(c) the priests dictated the pattern for art
(d) there was no interest in art

5. Who does Hamilton compare the work of Aristophanes to?
(a) Gilbert
(b) Milton
(c) Poe
(d) Longfellow

Short Answer Questions

1. Greek writing can easily ________________________________________.

2. To Pindar, the Greek aristocracy represented ___________________________.

3. At the time of Sophocles ________________________.

4. How did the Greeks feel about slavery?

5. Who, among the following, was a teacher?

(see the answer key)

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