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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Greek aristocracy_______________________.

2. The first scientists were the _________________.

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

4. According to Pericles, _________________________.

5. The dialogues of Plato indicate that Athenians _________________________-.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What indication is there that the lives of the Greeks were different than the lives of the Egyptians?

3. What was the Greek attitude toward writing?

4. What is the main characteristic of Greek architecture of the time?

5. What were the characteristics of the austere school of writing?

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

7. How does Greek writing compare to English writing?

8. What was the world's first Academy?

9. What is meant by the new civilization that Athens created?

10. Why was it surprising that the ancient Greeks were scientists?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the elements of Greek tragedy and why it is so enjoyable to the audience. What is it that appeals to the audience? Why isn't it sad or depressing?

Essay Topic 2

What is the austere school to which Pindar belonged? What are the implications of this school? What were the effects of this school and why?

Essay Topic 3

Many of the early Greek writers were concerned with the issues of power and wealth and war. Explain how power and wealth lead to war. What is it that a nation is fighting for and why? Apply this to the situation of Athens and Sparta.

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