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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 poetry of Pindar is described as _________________.

3. The artist conceptualizes reality in the form of _______________________.

4. Which of the following names is not considered to be one of the imponderables?

5. The Greeks _________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the way of the spirit.

3. Who were the imponderables?

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

5. How does Greek writing compare to English writing?

6. Why is the poetry of Pindar described as musical?

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

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

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

10. Who was Aristophanes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freedom and liberty were the backbone of the ancient Athenian society. People prided themselves on their lifestyle and thinking. Explain what the role of freedom and liberty meant in ancient Athens. Would Athens have become the cradle of Western Civilization without these freedoms? Would they have achieved the great heights that they did achieve? Why or why not?

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

How did today's society, with its emphasis on the individual, compare to that of the ancient Greeks? How does the modern approach differ from that of the Greek's? Why can or can't modern society achieve what the Greeks did in the way that the Greeks did it?

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