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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Way of the Modern World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a play of Euripides'?
(a) Trojan Women
(b) Electra
(c) Media
(d) Antigone

2. The Greek artist was __________________________.
(a) unlimited
(b) not creative
(c) limited by his mind and what he saw
(d) dictated to by the priests

3. The poetry of Pindar is described as _________________.
(a) full of symbolism
(b) sing-songy
(c) full of imagery
(d) musical

4. The Greek aristocracy_______________________.
(a) were liars and cheaters
(b) had its own standard to live by
(c) were not honorable men
(d) lived by the same standards as others

5. Pindar believed that the wealthy and powerful would _____________________________.
(a) ignore their responsibilities
(b) abuse the power
(c) use their power to improve their own position
(d) use their power to help others

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following does not describe Pindar's writing?

3. Thucydides wrote _________________________.

4. How did the Greeks feel about slavery?

5. The Hindu artist ________________________.

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