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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Greeks had different rules of standards that applied to different people. This is evidence of their ________________.
(a) laws
(b) hypocrisy
(c) rules
(d) values

2. Which of the following is not one of the plays of Aristophanes?
(a) Frogs
(b) Birds
(c) Clouds
(d) Oedipus Rex

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Egyptians believed that when a man died _____________________________________.

2. The Greek architecture of the time was _________________________________.

3. The first scientists were the _________________.

4. The Greek artist was __________________________.

5. What word best describes the ancient Athenians?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it said that Pindar looked toward the past?

2. Why is Pindar considered to be important?

3. What was Herodotus' manner of presentation?

4. Before the rise of Athens, Egypt was the greatest civilization. What were the characteristics of this civilization?

5. Who basically engaged in intellectual discussions?

6. Why is the poetry of Pindar described as musical?

7. Explain the way of the spirit.

8. What is the Western view of art?

9. Who was Aristophanes?

10. Why does Hamilton feel that Greek writers have not been copied by writers of other countries as Greek sculptor and architecture has?

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