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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 Hindu artist ________________________.

2. What is the reason for the Egyptian preoccupation with death?

3. The Athenian audience of Aristophanes ___________________________.

4. The Greek acceptance of reality, as given in an oration by Pericles, makes them ___________________________.

5. Who was the only Athenian to suffer death for his opinions?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the major differences between Gilbert and Aristophanes?

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

3. What was the world's first Academy?

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

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

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

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

8. Why is the Greek artist called a spiritual materialist?

9. Who were the imponderables?

10. What was the Greek attitude toward writing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is said that if one wants to learn the ethics and values of a society, one should examine the work of the dramatists and writers of the time. Why? What is it that is reflected in the literature that can't be found anywhere else? Is this also true of the ancient Greeks?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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