Question 1

The gods would rain down disaster on a man who exhibited overconfidence, or ____________________.

Accepted Answer

hubris

Question 2

Hellenic culture is often considered to be a "high point in the history of the western world." Would you agree? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

As a critical thinking question answers should include a discussion of the positive aspects of literature, government, art, exploration, trade, and sculpture.  Additionally, comments on the negative aspects of Greek culture such as a lack of unity and constant warfare help complete the answer.

Question 3

The Greeks would most likely have defined hubris as

Accepted Answer

A) political ineptitude. 
B) social climbing. 
C) unwarranted overconfidence. 
D) overarching ambition. 
E) jealousy. 
A) political ineptitude. 
B) social climbing. 
C) unwarranted overconfidence. 
D) overarching ambition. 
E) jealousy. C

Question 4

Pre-Socratic philosophers were primarily concerned with

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A) investigating the physical world. 
B) comparing political systems. 
C) analyzing ethical problems. 
D) deriving meaning from the arts. 
E) studying political systems. 
A) investigating the physical world. 
B) comparing political systems. 
C) analyzing ethical problems. 
D) deriving meaning from the arts. 
E) studying political systems.

Question 5

Which of these statements about early Greece is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Though the Greeks seldom practiced their religion in public, they believed strongly in an afterlife. 
B) Priests and priestesses in many places completely replaced the gods and goddesses. 
C) Educated Greeks came to believe that the stories of the gods' behaviors in earlier times were myths. 
D) They viewed human life in this world as much more dependent on whims of their gods and goddesses than on what they themselves could accomplish. 
E) They created a priestly class, or caste, so that their priests and priestesses could grow in power. 
A) Though the Greeks seldom practiced their religion in public, they believed strongly in an afterlife. 
B) Priests and priestesses in many places completely replaced the gods and goddesses. 
C) Educated Greeks came to believe that the stories of the gods' behaviors in earlier times were myths. 
D) They viewed human life in this world as much more dependent on whims of their gods and goddesses than on what they themselves could accomplish. 
E) They created a priestly class, or caste, so that their priests and priestesses could grow in power.

Question 6

In ancient Greece, slavery affected both Greeks and foreigners and was most commonly the result of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ancient Greece, slavery affected both Greeks...

Question 7

Explain Greek society including issues of gender and class.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include the role

Question 8

How did Greek slavery change over time?

Accepted Answer

A) It became hereditary. 
B) The silver mines came to be worked by debtor slaves. 
C) The number of slaves decreased dramatically. 
D) Skilled craftsmen were enslaved so that their masters could profit from their artistry. 
E) Most came to be used as farm labor. 
A) It became hereditary. 
B) The silver mines came to be worked by debtor slaves. 
C) The number of slaves decreased dramatically. 
D) Skilled craftsmen were enslaved so that their masters could profit from their artistry. 
E) Most came to be used as farm labor.

Question 9

Which of these is the correct statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Socrates taught Aristotle, and Aristotle taught Plato. 
B) Aristotle taught Socrates, and Socrates taught Plato. 
C) Socrates taught Plato, and Plato taught Aristotle. 
D) Plato taught Aristotle, and Aristotle taught Socrates. 
E) Plato taught Socrates, and Socrates taught Aristotle. 
A) Socrates taught Aristotle, and Aristotle taught Plato. 
B) Aristotle taught Socrates, and Socrates taught Plato. 
C) Socrates taught Plato, and Plato taught Aristotle. 
D) Plato taught Aristotle, and Aristotle taught Socrates. 
E) Plato taught Socrates, and Socrates taught Aristotle.

Question 10

The Greek philosophy of ____________________ could be summed up as the goal of avoiding pain, seeking pleasure, and finding inner peace by self-discovery.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Greek philosophy of ____________________ could be...

Question 11

Despite the modern meaning of the title, what best describes Plato's political ideal as presented in The Republic ?

Accepted Answer

A) Government should be liberal. 
B) Anarchy, or no government at all, was best.. 
C) Anti-democratic government ruled by philosopher-kings was best.. 
D) Government should be tyrannical to keep rebellion under control. 
E) Government should be conservative to preserve the best of society. 
A) Government should be liberal. 
B) Anarchy, or no government at all, was best.. 
C) Anti-democratic government ruled by philosopher-kings was best.. 
D) Government should be tyrannical to keep rebellion under control. 
E) Government should be conservative to preserve the best of society.

Question 12

Apollo was the god of

Accepted Answer

A) war. 
B) the Sea. 
C) the sun. 
D) the afterlife. 
E) rain. 
A) war. 
B) the Sea. 
C) the sun. 
D) the afterlife. 
E) rain.

Question 13

Christian and Muslim scholars viewed ____________________ as the "Master" of science and philosophy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Christian and Muslim scholars viewed ____________________ as...

Question 14

Discuss and elaborate on the three major periods of Greek Philosophy. Consider natural, philosophical, and political aspects of Greek philosophy in your response.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include the Pre-

Question 15

Identify the most significant contributions of Greek philosophy to the modern civilized world.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include the Socr

Question 16

What is one noticeable difference between Hellenic and Hellenistic art and literature?

Accepted Answer

A) Hellenistic literature built on the successes of the Hellenic period and became even greater. 
B) Hellenistic art seemed more boastful and pretentious than Hellenic art. 
C) Stone and bronze sculpture reached its apex in Hellenic times. 
D) Hellenistic artists were more subdued and conservative than Hellenic ones. 
E) More expressive art came out of the Hellenic era, because the people were much wealthier. 
A) Hellenistic literature built on the successes of the Hellenic period and became even greater. 
B) Hellenistic art seemed more boastful and pretentious than Hellenic art. 
C) Stone and bronze sculpture reached its apex in Hellenic times. 
D) Hellenistic artists were more subdued and conservative than Hellenic ones. 
E) More expressive art came out of the Hellenic era, because the people were much wealthier.

Question 17

The extraordinary Antikythera Mechanism found off the coast of Greece was made out of what material?

Accepted Answer

A) Bronze. 
B) Wood. 
C) Carbon fiber. 
D) Stone. 
E) Steel. 
A) Bronze. 
B) Wood. 
C) Carbon fiber. 
D) Stone. 
E) Steel.

Question 18

As time progressed, how did the Greeks view their gods and goddesses?

Accepted Answer

A) The religion was very important to the spiritual growth of the country. 
B) They became merely symbolic, with little influence on the people. 
C) The gods were always good and strong so should be emulated. 
D) They became much more human-like. 
E) The gods and goddesses were more or less forgotten. 
A) The religion was very important to the spiritual growth of the country. 
B) They became merely symbolic, with little influence on the people. 
C) The gods were always good and strong so should be emulated. 
D) They became much more human-like. 
E) The gods and goddesses were more or less forgotten.

Question 19

Greek ____________________ were treasured all over the world and held both wine and olive oil.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Greek ____________________ were treasured all over the...

Question 20

The field most affected by Alexander's expansion of his empire into the Middle East was that of

Accepted Answer

A) the arts. 
B) religion. 
C) science. 
D) literature. 
E) business. 
A) the arts. 
B) religion. 
C) science. 
D) literature. 
E) business.

Exam 9: Greek Humanism, 800-100 BCE

The gods would rain down disaster on a man who exhibited overconfidence, or ____________________.

Hellenic culture is often considered to be a "high point in the history of the western world." Would you agree? Why or why not?

The Greeks would most likely have defined hubris as

Pre-Socratic philosophers were primarily concerned with

Which of these statements about early Greece is true?

In ancient Greece, slavery affected both Greeks and foreigners and was most commonly the result of ____________________.

Explain Greek society including issues of gender and class.

How did Greek slavery change over time?

Which of these is the correct statement?

The Greek philosophy of ____________________ could be summed up as the goal of avoiding pain, seeking pleasure, and finding inner peace by self-discovery.

Despite the modern meaning of the title, what best describes Plato's political ideal as presented in The Republic ?

Apollo was the god of

Christian and Muslim scholars viewed ____________________ as the "Master" of science and philosophy.

Discuss and elaborate on the three major periods of Greek Philosophy. Consider natural, philosophical, and political aspects of Greek philosophy in your response.

Identify the most significant contributions of Greek philosophy to the modern civilized world.

What is one noticeable difference between Hellenic and Hellenistic art and literature?

The extraordinary Antikythera Mechanism found off the coast of Greece was made out of what material?

As time progressed, how did the Greeks view their gods and goddesses?

Greek ____________________ were treasured all over the world and held both wine and olive oil.

The field most affected by Alexander's expansion of his empire into the Middle East was that of

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