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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. Mania shares her name with a Greek mythological personification. What has been named after this personification?
2. How often does Xenophon describe the way money is raised?
3. What was the reason for Thibron's exile?
4. What type of literature is Betty Radice known for?
5. How did Mania become the satrap?
Short Essay Questions
1. What were the reasons why women of ancient Greece would want to be included in the military, and what were some of the reasons why they would not?
2. How did Mania become the satrap, and what type of leader was she?
3. What is the point of Cyrus's story as it is told by Xenophon?
4. Why was Xenophon's loyalty questioned when he served in the Athenian military?
5. What happened to Thibron after he returned to Sparta and why?
6. What is the main point of Cinadon's story?
7. What was used to make trophies and when were they usually presented?
8. What caused the decisions made by Generals that resulted in the exile of many mid-range officers?
9. How did Mania oversee her military operations?
10. What are the intentions of the author and the publisher in presenting "A History of My Times"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the two major methods for making decisions in ancient Greece. First, explain how augury is defined and the way it is used to help the ancient Greeks with their decisions. Second, describe the oracles, where and how they take place, the possible confusion in their interpretation, and why they are considered a highly credible source of wisdom.
Essay Topic 2
Explain the example presented by Xenophon of how a city is almost attacked by soldiers in order to raise funds. Provide an analysis of the events that lead the soldiers to make the decision, the system they use to confirm it, the interference of a politician, and the results.
Essay Topic 3
Describe Cyrus's war against his brother, the difficulties he faces in the campaign, and how he is assisted by Samius, the Spartan, Include the possible reasons why Xenophon would have wanted to present this story, what it shows for the city of Sparta, and how the story coincides with Xenophon's own view of the Spartans.
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