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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. In designing a Greek building, the Greek architect takes into consideration ___________________.

2. What are the terms Hamilton uses to describe the works of Sophocles?

3. Tragedy in drama began with whom?

4. Viewing things as part of the whole applies to all but _______________.

5. Aeschylus believed in the _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the outcome of Peloponnesian War?

2. Why did Thucydides write a book on the war between Athens and Sparta?

3. Sophocles and Aeschylus lived in different times in Athens. How did the Athens of Sophocles differ from the Athens of Aeschylus?

4. How does Sophocles feel about fate?

5. How did Euripides treat religion?

6. Who are the four great tragedy writers?

7. Why did the Peloponnesian War take place?

8. Why was Xenophon exiled by Athens?

9. How did Sophocles and Aeschylus differ on their views of freedom and law?

10. How are the characters in a Greek play viewed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why can't mankind achieve the balance and greatness that the Greeks had? What is this balance and why can't it be re-achieved? How did it lead to the greatness of the ancient Greek society and their contributions to the world?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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