the humanistic tradition

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Question 1 of 12     (worth 2 points)

The Iliad focuses on Achilles and his decisions about whether to fight alongside the other Greeks against Troy.

True False

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Question 2 of 12     (worth 3 points)

As reward for winning at the Olympic games, athletes got

	A.	excused from serving in the army.
	B.	medals of gold or silver.
	C.	olive oil and olive- or laurel-leaf wreaths.
	D.	gifts of land and servants.
	E.	positions in the government of Athens.

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Socrates could have escaped execution if he had left Athens, but

	A.	he was afraid he would get caught and tortured.
	B.	he refused to do so because he was devoted to the democratic system.
	C.	his wife begged him to stay.
	D.	he didn't want to leave his property to the city.
	E.	his friends begged him to stay.

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According to Aristotle, a person who is not afraid of anything but is ready to face everything

	A.	often loses his nerve.
	B.	is a hero.
	C.	is an example of the Good.
	D.	becomes foolhardy.
	E.	is best suited to rule.

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Question 5 of 12     (worth 2 points)

According to Pericles, Athenians cultivate the mind without loss of manliness.

True False

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Question 6 of 12     (worth 2 points)

The Greek gods favored those who killed their enemies in any situation.

True False

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Question 7 of 12     (worth 2 points)

Patroclus killed Hector.

True False

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Question 8 of 12     (worth 3 points)

Achilles' sword was made of

	A.	crystal.
	B.	bronze, with silver ornament.
	C.	steel with engraved designs.
	D.	electrum (a mixture of silver and gold).
	E.	iron, with gold ornament.

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Question 9 of 12     (worth 3 points)

When Achilles hears the Patroclus has been killed, he

	A.	throws dirt on his head and lies on the ground.
	B.	sings a funeral dirge.
	C.	kills the messenger.
	D.	writes a letter to his mother.
	E.	vows to never fight again.

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Question 10 of 12     (worth 2 points)

Athenians carefully debated the merits of each candidate for office before voting on who should hold the office.

True False

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Question 11 of 12     (worth 2 points)

According to Pericles, Athenians got political power through merit.

True False

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Question 12 of 12     (worth 3 points)

In the Allegory of the Cave, Socrates says that those who understand the ultimate truth

	A.	will despise heroes.
	B.	won't want to be rulers.
	C.	will idolize heroes.
	D.	will become heroes.
	E.	will want to be rulers.

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