Question 1

Athens is thought to have emerged from the Dark Ages as a leading polis because it

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D

Question 2

All of the following are epic conventions EXCEPT

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Epic conventions include invoking a muse, beginning in media res, and stating the subject at the outset. However, there is no requirement for epic poetry to be written in iambic pentameter, making choice B incorrect.

Question 3

The citadel located in the Greek polis's center that served as the religious center was known as the

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The citadel located in the Greek polis's center that served as the religious center is known as the acropolis. The agora was the marketplace, the pantheon referred to the temple in Rome dedicated to all the gods, and a symposium was a social gathering for drinking and discussing philosophy or literature.

Question 4

In the Iliad,why does Achilles become angry with the Greek leader Agamemnon and withdraw from the Trojan War?

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Agamemnon takes the beautiful Briseis from Achilles, which is seen as a great insult to Achilles and causes him to withdraw from the Trojan War.

Question 5

Among the classical Greek architectural orders,the heaviest and most massive is the

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The Doric order is known for its sturdy and simple design, with the columns having no base and fluted shafts that are wider at the bottom. This gives them a heavy and solid appearance, making it the most massive of the classical Greek orders. The other orders, such as the Ionic and Corinthian, have more delicate and ornate features that make them appear lighter in comparison. The Hellenistic order is not actually a classical Greek order, but rather a style that emerged during the Hellenistic period, which followed the classical era.

Question 6

In Minoan art,the bull is associated with

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In Minoan art, the bull is often depicted as a symbol of male potency and virility. It is also associated with strength and power. This is evident in the bull-leaping frescoes found at Knossos, where young men are shown leaping over the charging bulls.

Question 7

How do we know that the Minoans were a peaceful society?

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Question 8

The Greek concept of arête involves

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The Greek concept of arête is about being the best that one can be, striving for excellence in all aspects of life, including physical, intellectual, and moral virtues. It is a concept that emphasizes personal excellence and virtuous behavior. While compassion, fidelity, and acceptance of the gods' role in determining human fate may be important in Greek culture, they are not specifically related to the concept of arête.

Question 9

Most kouroi have been found in

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Kouroi were typically used as funerary monuments and were placed in sanctuaries and cemeteries. They were not generally found in temples and shrines, palaces, or buildings lining the agora.

Question 10

The female equivalent of the kouroi,korai seemed to serve the function of,

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Korai were often used as votive offerings to deities, particularly Athena, in ancient Greece.

Question 11

Among the classical Greek architectural orders,the lightest and most elegant is the

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The Ionic order is known for its slender columns and decorative volutes, making it the lightest and most elegant of the classical Greek architectural orders.

Question 12

In both the Iliad and the Odyssey,peoples' lives and choices are controlled by

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Both in the Iliad and the Odyssey, the choices made by the characters determine their fate. While the gods and goddesses do intervene and offer guidance or assistance, ultimately, it is the actions and decisions of mortals that shape the course of the story.

Question 13

Whereas anger and lust drive the Iliad,the Odyssey is driven by

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The Odyssey is driven by themes of love and familial affection, as the story centers around the protagonist Odysseus' journey home to his wife and son. Throughout the epic poem, Odysseus' loyalty to his family, including his mother, father, and son, are major motivators for his actions. Additionally, the relationships between family members, such as Telemachus' search for his father and the reunion between Odysseus and his son, are central to the plot. While trickery and lies play a role in some parts of the Odyssey, the primary driver of the story is the familial relationships and love between characters. Betrayal and forgiveness are also present, but they are not the primary themes that drive the narrative. Pride and virtue are relatively minor themes in the Odyssey in comparison to the role that love and familial affection play.

Question 14

Cycladic figurines are thought to have served a mortuary function because most were

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Cycladic figurines have been found primarily in graves, suggesting a mortuary function.

Question 15

We know that the Cycladic and the Minoan cultures had contact with each other from

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Similar motifs in their frescoes suggest stylistic and artistic exchanges between the Cycladic and Minoan cultures. However, there is no conclusive evidence of direct contact between them, such as written records or DNA testing on tomb remains. The similarities in their sewage systems are not well documented or understood.

Question 16

Why are the more than 100 Aegean islands between mainland Greece and Crete known as the Cyclades?

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The islands are named the Cyclades because they form a rough circular shape, resembling a "circle" or "cycle."

Question 17

The Minoans are believed to have abandoned Knossos in about 1450 BCE because

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The Minoans are believed to have abandoned Knossos around 1450 BCE due to the Mycenaean invasion, which led to their decline and eventual takeover by the Mycenaeans.

Question 18

Homer included formulaic epithets in his poems to

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Formulaic epithets were used by Homer in his poems to fit a given name into the line's meter. These epithets were pre-fixed adjectives or phrases that were repeated when a particular person or thing was mentioned in order to maintain the poem's rhythm and meter.

Question 19

What new architectural form did the Mycenaeans develop to bury their kings?

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The Mycenaeans developed the tholos, a beehive-shaped tomb with a circular plan and a corbelled dome, to bury their kings.

Question 20

How do we know that the Mycenaeans were a warlike people?

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Quiz 4: The Aegean World and the Rise of Greece: Trade,War,and Victory