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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Greek Way of Writing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Egypt ___________________________.
(a) the artist had some freedom of expression
(b) the priests dictated the pattern for art
(c) there was no interest in art
(d) the artist had total freedom of expression

2. The artist conceptualizes reality in the form of _______________________.
(a) there is no reality in art
(b) he ignores reality
(c) the symbol
(d) pure concepts

3. The priests of ancient Egypt _____________________________.
(a) guarded their position of power as intellectuals
(b) taught the common man
(c) yielded to the power of the king
(d) were powerless

4. Which of the following would you expect to give the shortest account of a situation?
(a) the Greeks
(b) Shakespeare
(c) the Bible
(d) the Hebrews

5. Which city was responsible for a new civilization?
(a) Athens
(b) Sparta
(c) Crete
(d) Rome

Short Answer Questions

1. The distinction between mind and spirit is important in the area of ___________.

2. Poetic license ________________________________________.

3. What had the most freedom as an artist?

4. Greek writing can be characterized as ______________________.

5. The power of the Egyptian priests came from ____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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