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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 style of Greek writing is _____________________________________.

2. How old was Herodotus at the time of the defeat of the Persians?

3. Compared to the Hebrew writing in the Bible, Greek writing is ______________.

4. At the time of Sophocles ________________________.

5. What does Hamilton consider to be the greatest of all Greek poetry?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was the Greek attitude toward slavery?

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

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

6. What is the Western view of art?

7. How does Greek drama compare to Shakespearean drama?

8. Why is Pindar considered to be important?

9. Who is Herodotus?

10. What is the reason for the Egyptian preoccupation with death and where one would go after life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of viewing things as part of a whole? How did this result in balance? How did this contribute to the greatness of the Greek society and thinkers?

Essay Topic 3

How does the Renaissance compare to the culture and achievements of the ancient Greeks? What was missing? Why couldn't they duplicate what the Greeks had?

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