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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, A History of My Times : Chapter 6, Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the purpose of the trophies that were made?
(a) To observe certain victories and provide an incentive for armies.
(b) Neither to observe certain victories nor to provide an incentive for armies.
(c) To provide an incentive for armies.
(d) To observe certain victories.

2. Which well-known philosopher was Xenophon a contemporary of?
(a) Plato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Euphraeus.

3. What factor was heavily considered when choosing the ranks of military officers in ancient times?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Age.
(c) Political affiliations.
(d) Marital status.

4. What is a satrap?
(a) A Persian worker.
(b) A Persian military leader.
(c) A Persian philosopher.
(d) A Persian provincial ruler.

5. How can the bibliography be described in "A History of My Times"?
(a) Slightly shorter than normal.
(b) Average.
(c) Extremely short.
(d) Extensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Dercylidas described in an earlier section?

2. What city did Xenophon represent in the military?

3. What are the main events of the first chapter focused on?

4. Which political leadership worked on the efforts to befriend the Spartans?

5. What is the fewest amount of ships involved in the water and shoreline battles of Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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