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

2. The world's first academy was in _____________________.

3. Why is Pindar considered to be important?

4. One writer whose works reveal the values of the society is ______________.

5. Greek writing can be characterized as ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Greek attitude toward writing?

2. The Greeks were firmly rooted in reality. How did this make them appear?

3. How does Greek drama compare to Shakespearean drama?

4. What was the Greek attitude toward slavery?

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

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

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

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

9. Who was Aristophanes?

10. What was the role of the chorus in the comedies of Aristophanes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why didn't the ancient Greeks see any contradictions in their practice of slavery and their emphasis on freedom? What were their views of slaves? When did they first become concerned with the issue of slavery?

Essay Topic 2

The Eastern civilizations were totally different than the Athenian civilization. They emphasized different things and had a different life style. Compare and contrast the ancient Eastern civilization, as given by ancient Egypt, with the civilization established in Athens.

Essay Topic 3

What factors led to the fall of the Greek city-states? They were rich and powerful. What effect did their ambitions have on their attitudes and actions?

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