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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 Ancient Greeks of the time exhibited a ________________________.

2. The spiritual side of the ancient Greeks is _______________________________.

3. One of the differences in the society of the Greeks was the __________________.

4. Which city did Pindar live in?

5. Herodotus is known as ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who basically engaged in intellectual discussions?

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

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

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

5. Who was Aristophanes?

6. What did Aristophanes and Gilbert have in common?

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

8. What was the Greek attitude toward slavery?

9. What was the Greek attitude toward writing?

10. Who were the imponderables?

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

The ancient Romans are said to have come closest to the accomplishments of the Greeks. Explain why? How did the ancient Roman society differ from that of the Greeks? What contribution did the ancient Romans make to civilization?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how drama at the Theater of Dionysus was a form of religious worship. Why didn't the people have their religious needs satisfied by their gods and goddesses? What did they find in the theater that they didn't find in the temples?

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