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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Way of the Modern World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Greek contributions to the world included all but the following area __________________.
(a) science
(b) philosophy
(c) languages
(d) art

2. The only sources of knowledge in Greece were the _______________.
(a) schools
(b) libraries
(c) temples
(d) oracles

3. What word best describes the ancient Athenians?
(a) fearful
(b) superstitious
(c) contol by priests
(d) freedom

4. Xenophon's book is about _______________________________.
(a) how the retreat of the Ten Thousand was successful
(b) Greek society
(c) discipline in the military
(d) the defeat of the Persians

5. Xenophon felt that it was significant ________________________________.
(a) that men should participate in the games
(b) to see what honorable men did for amusement
(c) that there should be leisure time
(d) that men should work

Short Answer Questions

1. Until the time of Aeschylus, poetry was concerned with _____________________________.

2. The Greeks _________________________.

3. Who laid the foundation for the Greek democracy?

4. Intellectual discussions took place _________________.

5. Which city was responsible for a new civilization?

(see the answer key)

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