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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. Those who are primarily concerned with the spiritual become ___________.
(a) scientists
(b) physicians
(c) archaeologtists
(d) artists

2. The works of Aristophanes were _______________________.
(a) for athletes only
(b) enjoyed by both men and women
(c) for the upper classes only
(d) for men only

3. The artist conceptualizes reality in the form of _______________________.
(a) there is no reality in art
(b) he ignores reality
(c) pure concepts
(d) the symbol

4. Herodotus was the first Greek _______________________________.
(a) to write in verse
(b) to write in prose and have it accepted as poetry
(c) to take an interest in mankind
(d) to write of history

5. Which city did Pindar live in?
(a) Athens
(b) Thebes
(c) Sparta
(d) Crete

Short Answer Questions

1. Hamilton feels there is a great deal of similarity between Aristophanes and the comedy of ______________________.

2. What was not a function of the chorus?

3. What was the major issue in the war with the Persians?

4. Which of the following terms does not describe Greek writing?

5. What had the most freedom as an artist?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the characteristics of the ancient world in which Athens existed?

2. Explain the way of the spirit.

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

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

5. What was the world's first Academy?

6. What is the Western view of art?

7. Who was Aristophanes?

8. Who were the imponderables?

9. Why is Pindar considered to be important?

10. How did Herodotus report the facts in his writings?

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