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Freedom in GreeceFall 08Professor FearsFinal

Please read these instructions before you begin the test. Failure to comply with theinstructions will cost you points on the test.

1. Put all notes and material at the front of the room. This includes all cell phonesand other electronic devices. In taking the test you may have at your desk only thequestion sheet, answer sheet, and a number 2 pencil.

2. Be sure you use a number 2 pencil.3. Listen to the proctor and fill out your answer sheet as instructed. This includes

writing your name properly. Last name first. Be sure you fill out the properbubbles on the answer sheet.

4. Write the color of your test question sheet at the top of your answer sheet.5. Keep your eyes on your own paper. Do not attempt to communicate in any way

with another student.

6. The test is self-explanatory. In fairness to all students Dr. Fears can not answerquestions about the test. However, if you believe there is a typo or if you have atechnical problem (need to visit restroom) raise your hand.

7. When you finish stay in your seat. The test will be collected at the same time. Besure you hand in your answer sheet with the proper group (white sheet or coloredtop sheet)

8. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up getanother one from Dr. Fears.

9. Do not begin the test until you are told to by Dr. Fears.10. There are 100 questions. Be sure you answer all 100.11.20 points will be deducted from the score of any student who fails to follow any

of these instructions.

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Questions

True-False ( 1 point each; A=True; B=False)

_" 1. Pyrrhus did not a moral compass.2. Hannibal did not consider Pyrrhus to be an excellent general.

x / 4"3. Pyrrhus was poor at setting priorities.

_4. Pyrrhus shows us that it would have been easy for Alexander to conquer Rome._; 5. Pyrrhus was descended from Hector, the hero of the Iliad.

6. Cleopatra lacked vision.1"7. Cleopatra was intellectually brilliant._8. Cleopatra sought to recreate the empire of Alexander the Great._9. Egypt under Ptolemy and his successors was a poorly administered kingdom.

10. Antony's campaign against the Parthians proves that there was nothing special aboutAlexander's victory over the Scythians.

"------_rlT-Cleopatrawas not ruthless enough to be successful.•_ 12. Alexander had great respect for the culture of other nations.(, 13. Alexander established dictatorships in the Greek cities he liberated from Persian

J control.

"( 14. Alexander was buried in Alexandria.

415. The marriage to Roxanne is an example of Alexander's mastery of strategy, bow _o_,, *__o_""¢'16.Alexander believed that Darius had arranged for the assassination of Philip. b,_,_ - _ _ ._rtt I_o

_7. The burning of Persepolis was done to avenge the evil deeds committed by Xerxes.18. Alexander married the daughter of Darius

_; 19. Alexander suffered heavy losses in marching through the Cilician Gates.-I"2..0..The Cilician Gates lead from Asia Minor into Syria.

----_21. A world histori_fil-figure must have a bedrock of principles.422. A world historical figure must have a moral compass.a(23 A world historical figure must have a vision.-t-24. A world historical figure must be able to build a consensus to achieve that vision.

_fl/ "1-25.After the conquest of India, Alexander planned to lead an expedition againstCarthage.

"1"26.Alexander murdered Cleitus._27. Philotas was a traitor.

28. Parmenio died at the Battle of Gaugamela.I_ 29. According to Greek geographical thought, Alexander failed to reach the end of the

world.

,'7 ._..__._0: Ammon-Ra was equated with the god Apollo.1" 31. Both Ammon-Ra and Apollo told Alexander that he was invincible.1_32.As a god, pharaoh was not accountable for his actions.

-f 33. Alexander laid careful plans to utilize the resources of India..,,1 T f" 34. Darius possessed technological superiority at the Battle of Gaugamcla. _ _>dJ'JI°_"_- ill

"1"35.Porus possessed technological superiority at the Battle on the River Hydaspes.1"36. Alexander's men fought elephants but were afraid of cobras.1"37. At the end of his life, the army of Alexander was multi-cultural and diverse.

_'/ 4 38. Alexander planned to rule his empire from Macedonia.J

39. Alexander did not listen to the complaints poor people made against the governors heappointed.

/( 40. Alexander believed that all men are created equal.

In thgs course we have focused on the history of freedom in Greece. What have you\

learned that you can apply to your life as the citizen of a great democracy? Answerquestions 41-50 on that basis f

)t-d/_Itt_t[ _ 41. Without individual freedom, there can be no political freedom. ':1_' _01'ha_ _t_tlon, _10 _

tVl0"_Ot 42. Without individual freedom, there can be no national freedom. _

_fft_l_ _ 43. Without political freedom, there can be no national freedom. _

44. Without political freedom, there can be no individual freedom.

45. Without national freedom, there can be no political freedom. _:

46. Without national freedom, there can be no individual freedom.

47. The United States is the only country in history to achieve the right mixture ofnational, political, and individual freedom. _: "

48. Only under democracy, can individual economic freedom embodied in a free marketeconomy exist. "1-

49. Freedom is a universal value. _ff"

50. Democratic nations make good neighbors to each other.-P

The Middle East has been a central theme of our course from the Trojan War

through Alexander• What lessons have you learned to make you as a citizen betterable to judge American foreign policy? Answer questions 51-58 on that basis.

51. Alexander is only one of many leaders, such as Napoleon, to solve the problem of theMiddle East: that is, to bring stability, peace, and prosperity to the region.

q_ 52. The Middle East should be defined as consisting of the geographical area extendingfrom Pakistan to the Danube River and across North Africa to Morocco

_53. Peaceful negotiations are the best way to solve the problem of the Middle East.

54. The problem of the Middle East will only be solved when all the nations in the• Middle East become democracies based on the American model.

(/ 55. The peoples of the Middle East have traditionally welcomed those foreigners comingto liberate them from such an evil government as that of Darius III.

_ 56 The ruthless use of power saves lives over the long-run.

,,_ 57. Let the many ethnic groups of the Middle East keep their own traditions andinstitutions, even if you disagree with them.

_( 58. If you reallywant to bring peace and stability to the Middle East, become a MiddleEasterner.

The Founders of our country believed that we should study history in order to makeourselves better as citizens and better as individuals. What life lessons have youlearned in this course that will make you better as a person. Answer questions 59-69on that basis.

"_59. Never give up.

/60 It is only hybris if you loose.

"1"61 Always seize the initiative.

"_62 People are basically good.

63 Turn the other check.Ckl_ R-

/64 If you must deal harshly with an opponent, be moderate.

(65 Set your priorities.

-_66 Know your limits and make your career plans accordingly.

67 In later life you will see that your professors were always right.

"_68. Pick your battles.

"(_69 Make money.

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(Multiple Choice 1 point each)

70 What is true of Lysander?A. He was a patriot";B. He was a strategic genius ,7C. He was a diplomat j

Professor Fears compares him to General George Patton_11of the above

F. None of the aboveG. A+B+C

71. What is true of the defeat of Athens in 404 BC?

\(_A. The Athenians surrendered unconditionally _

/B_he allies of Sparta, especially Thebes and Corinth, wanted Athens treated withmoderation

_./Lysander voted for the destruction of Athens by killing all the males and selling thewomen and children into slavery,/" D. The cities of the Athenian Alliance were freed from Athenian control

E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

A+B+CD.

72. What is true of Alcibiades?

A. He gave vital information to the Spartansfl(.He refused money from the Persian King to betray Athens

,/_9_.He died in battle against the SpartansD. For a while, he was the leader of a band of Thracian robbers ,,/

_.AII of the above"_. None of the abovef_. A+B+C

f(_A+D

73. What is true of the Battle of Aegospotami?

A. It was one of the most decisive battles in history. /B. The Athenian fleet was commanded by Alcibiades _j"C. The Spartan fleet was commanded by Lysander

e Athenians lost their fleet while they were on lunch break

of the abovef_'l_one of the above

,_,_. A+C+D

(_A+B+C

74. What is true of The Trojan Women of Euripides and the Lysistrata of Aristophanes?

Octhare tragedies.ording to Professor Fears, modem scholars have consistently misunderstood the

message of these two plays "J

_.According to Professor Fears, the message of both plays is: give peace a chanceAccording to Professor Fears, both plays present women as intelligent and patriotic

clUzens, whose advice should be taken senously in pohtlcal affairs,,E_ll of the above

,_G. Bone of the above \+C+D

_t_ A+C+D

75 Why did Sparta win the Peloponnesian War?

A. The Spartan constitution was superior to the Athenian constitution /B. Sparta produced better leaders -"C. The Spartans were more adaptable than the Athenians ,rD. Pericles underestimated the Spartans ¢

(_) All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+CH. B+D

76. What is true of Socrates?

A. He was happily married -',_He made a great deal of money as a merchant

C(___-lewas a brave soldier ¢"

_He played an active role in Athenian politics")_All of the above_. None of the above• G. A+B+C

H. A+D

77. What did the ordinary Athenian think about Socrates?

A. He was a sophist j_.He improved the minds of young people_.He believed in the gods of AthensD. He hated democracy _"E. All of the above

yone of the above

A+DH. A+B+C

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78. What does Socrates teach us?

A. True wisdom is knowing that we are not wise '/B. Let God speak to us as an individualC. Follow our conscience regardless of what the majority says is right/'-D. We must live and die by oar principles

pAll of the above_7_None of the abover G. A+C

._L_.B+D

79. What was true of Macedonia be_gfore_hilip, the father of Alexander?

A. It was, in the relative terms of Crreece, a large country. ,/B. It possessed important natural resourcesC. It was politically unstable. `/

(_was surrounded by hostile neighbors `/11of the above

F. None of the aboveG. A+B+CH. A+C+D

80. What was true of Philip?

_B.. HHe use a mercenary armymade of of non-Macedonians.

e was shrewd diplomatC. He was an Olympic champion `/

_,_A. A_ lacked visionI of the above,[email protected]+one of the above

C

_.A+D

81. What was true of Demosthenes?

_.He was a great oratorB. He was a patriot

,,_He underestimated Philip_/e fought as a hoplite in the Battle ofChaeronea _/

_11 of the above._V:'None of the above

. A+B+C

A+B+D

I

82. What was true of the Battle of Chaeronea?

/B_._ Alexander was too young to participateJ

It was a complete Macedonian victory ,/"C. It marked the end of the city-state as the dominant political unit in the Greek world _D. It led to the recognition of Philip as the leader of Greece .,/

/_11 of the above

one of the aboveB+C+D \

I A+B+D

83. What was true of young Alexander?

._,_., e hated his father" B__Hismother was the dominant influence on his life

_.. Aristotle his teacher ,/was

_. Philip failed to train him to be king/ Fr/AII of the above

_r,,_fff,(_qoneof the abovefQ_. A+D

_A+B

84. What do Bucephalus and Gordion have in common?

_._l_oth were horses owned by Alexander_oth were battles won by Alexander before the Persian expedition began

oth were historians of Alexander's campaignsoth were taken as signs that Alexander was more than mortal ,/

85. What modem countries were part of the Persian Empire at the time Alexander beganhis invasion?A. Iran _"B. Lebanon JC. Israel

_. LibyaE. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG.A+B+D

(_ A+B+C

86. Ancient Bactria corresponds to what modem county or countries?_. India

•TB. Pakistan

/_Armenia

a7

_2 Aollof the abovene of the above

+B_. A+B+D

87. Ancient Sogdiana corresponds to what modem country or countries?

A. Uzbekistan "¢"

,,_epal"/G(.Georgia"D. Tajikistan,f_.AII of the above

"_. None of the above/G. A+B+C

_>A+D

88. What is true of the Macedonian infantryman of Alexander?

A. He carried a 16 foot-long spear "j

/_.He wore a heavy medal breastplate like the hoplites who fought at MarathonC. He needed one hand at all times to carry his shield.D. He used the bow and arrow_"

/L_>All of the above,_None of the above(_A+D_.B+C

89. What is true of Alexander's Macedonian cavalryman?/.t_,_ rt; ,,',-),

A. He wore a heavy medal breastplate (tL_'_fi t'/lt_''B. He wore a medal helmet /

(_He used the bow and arrow

_.He carried a 16 foot long spearf FZAll of the above

_. None of the above/ G. A+B

_.C+D

90. What is true of the Battle of Gaugamela? _

B,_. It was fought in 334•The Persians used scythed-chariots

C. Darius was present at the Battle "_

_E.. AParmeniocame to the rescue of Alexander"11of the above

F. None of the above

_. B+CH. A+B+D

91. What is true of the mosaic of the Battle of Issus discussed in class by Professor Fears?A. Darius is the focal point of the picture "/B. A dead tree represents the fall of the Persian Empire v_C. By visual imagery, the artist calls Darius "a horse's ass." "JD: Professor Fears said that the mosaic is interesting as a historical document but that it is

/not great artE. All of the above

(_..None of the above

A+B+CH. A+B+D

92. What is true of the Battle of Granicus?

A/Alexander allowed his men a good night's rest before attacking/"

_he Macedonians held the high ground_.The battle was fought in 331

D.-The Persian cavalry was stationed behind the Greek hoplites, who were in the service/of the Persian King.

_E_ All of the above/_None of the above

• _. A+C

_t_B+D ..

93 What is true of Alexander's Battle with Porus?

_lle elephants were defeated by Alexander's cavalry _./W. Alexander lacked of knowledge of the terrain nearly led to a disaster_.?orus was a coward •_. The battle showed that the ordinary soldier in Alexander's army lacked initiative

//E_jAII of the aboveXNone of the above

r (3. A+B \

IC+D

94. What is true of Alexander's Battle with the Scythians?

iA../Alexander made excellent use of his catapults.B. Alexander used successive waves of attack troops to fix the enemy's attention

//_Alexander's illness allowed the Scythians to escapeAlexander was so impressed by the Scythian mounted archers that he incorporated

them into his army for the invasion of India./,El'.All of the above

F. None of the aboveG. A+B

fB+C

95. What was true of the siege of Tyre?

A. It took Alexander almost one month to capture the city.B. Other Phoenician cities, like Sidon and Byblos, voluntarily allied themselves with JAlexander.

C. Alexander's pretext for entering the city was to worship in the Temple of Hemkles ,I-D. Aristander predicted an easy victoryE. All of the aboveF. None of the above

B+CH. A+D.

96 Which of the following is an example of Alexander's mastery of logi_cs?

A. He had more men at Gaugamela than at Granicus v_B He used Phoenician sailors and ships at the Battle with Porus ¢"

His tiding straight for Darius at IssusD. His crossing of the River Nile ",PE. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B

(_) A+B+D

97 Which of the following is an example uf Alexander's mastery of battlefieldcommand?

A. His tiding to the rescue of Parmenio at Issus. jB. His decision to besiege TyreC. His actions on the island in the middle of the River Hydaspes "_

,A97".His decision to honor the body of Darius

_.AII of the above,,,_._ one of the above

A+CH. A+B+C

98. Which of the following is an example of Alexander's mastery o_

y_h._ee destruction of Thebesvisit to the oracle of Ammon at Siwah_His gallant gesture to Porus_His tiding straight for Darius at Gaugamela-

z_. All of the above_None of the above" (3. A+B+C

• . _.fl r/"

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99. Which of the following is an example of Alexander's mastery of strategy?

A. The foundation of Alexandria _B. The destruction of Thebes'4"

C. The appointment of an Egyptian to govern Egypt v /D. His gallant gesture to Porus'¢'

(_) All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B+CH. B+D

100. Why did Alexander invade India?

A. Because it was ther_B. To get its natural resources _

C. Because Porus had insulted him /D. To complete the conquest of Bactria and Sogdiana ,./E. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B+C

_+B+D

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Freedom in GreeceFall 09Professor FearsFinal Exam









8. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up getanother one from Dr. Fears.

9. Do not begin the test until you are told to by Dr. Fears.10. There are 50 questions.Be sure you answer all 50.1I. 20 points will be deducted from the score of any student who fails to follow any


Questions (Multiple Choice 2 points each)

This course is entitled Freedom in Greece. We have learned that as citizens and asindividuals we must define freedom properly. Freedom in fact consists of three distinctideals: national freedom, political freedom, and individual freedom.

1. Define national freedom.

_. reedom from foreign rule.Freedom to vote, hold office, to have a trial by jury.C. Freedom to live as you choose as long as you harm no one else.

2. Define political freedom.A. Freedom from foreign rule.

_. Freedom to vote, to hold office, to have a trial by jury.Freedom to live as you choose as long as you harm no one else.

3. Define individual freedom.A. Freedom from foreign rule.

_ Freedom to vote, to hold office, to have a trial by jury.Freedom to live as you choose as long as you harm no one else.

4. Ancient Bactria included which modem countries?A. Iran

B. Iraq

_) AfghanistanD. Saudi ArabiaE. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B+CH. B+C+D

5. Ancient Sogdiana included what modem countries?A. Uzbekistan _

B. Ukraine'_ ,C. Kazakhstan J

D. Tajikistan t/E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

(_A+B+C

A+C+D

6. What did the Athenian hoplite at Marathon have in common with the Macedonianinfantryman at Granicus?

A. The same length spear x/x

B. Same type ofarmor',/xC. Close coordination with cavalry '3

_j Courage V_E7 All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+DH. C+D

7. What did Alexa_er do to capture Tyre?A. Built a bridge.VB. Used catapults. ,/C. Built seven-story towersv /D. Used shipsE. All of the aboveF. None of the above

_. A+B+CB+D.

8. Which of the following did Porus use as part of his tactics at the Battle of theRiver Hydaspes?

A. Catapults __(_ War elephants _/"C[. Cavalry'd_D. War chariotsE. All of the above'A,F. None of the aboveG. A+C+D _-HI B+C+D "1-

9. Why did Alexander i}avade India?A. To stabilize l_actria ,iB. For wealth',4 /C. To use the resources of/India to conquer Carthage qD. Because it was there ,/

AII of the aboveNone of the above

G. A+BH. C+D

10. What did Alexande_,find in India?A. Friends and allies x/ /B. Spiritual enlightenment vC. Gold "_D. Cowardly kings like Darius X. _1E. All of the above',]xF. None of the above

A+BH. C+D

True-False (2 points; A=True; B=False)

11. The Athenian democracy of the fifth century BC and the United States of todayhave achieved a unique balance of the three ideals of freedom.

;_ 12. Philip sought to achieve a balance of the three forms of freedom in Macedoniaand Greece.

1-13. Socrates taught that the best form of society is one that has a balance of all threeforms of freedom.

T 14. Plato taught that the best form of society is one that achieves a balance of all threeideals of freedom.

-_15. Alexander sought to achieve a balance of all three forms of freedom in the PersianEmpire.

_16. Aristotle taught Alexander that only Greeks were worthy of freedom."Y 17. The Middle East has consistently chosen despotism over freedom.

]5 18. At the beginning of his expedition Alexander planned to follow the goals of hisfather.

_ 19. Alexander's expedition to India was a strategic failure._:520. Alexander turned back in India because of logistic failures.-_ 21. Alexander admired and sought to learn from the culture of India.7" 22. Alexander accomplished the mission set for him by the god Ammon.

23. At the Battle of the Granicus, the Persians seized the initiative.

-'_ 24. At Issus and Gaugamela, Alexander used the tactics of concentrating maximumforce at the critical point.

T 25. Alexander admired the courage of the soldiers who fought forTyre."( 26. Alexander's soldiers believed he was more than mortal.

_5 27. Alexander's generals, like Ptolemy and Seleucus, did not believe he was morethan mortal.

_-28. Breastplates of the kind worn by Alexander's soldiers could not be penetrated byIndian bows.

7- 29. Alexander employed both ideals of strategy: conquer Persia systematically anddefeat the Persians in pitched battles.

T 30. Alexander's expedition to India was conducted largely in the modem country ofPakistan.

]_ 31. The Agrianians were overwhelmed by the scythed-chariots at Gaugamela.

32. The Agrianians became birds.

"_S 33. The life lesson of Alexander's conquest of Bactria is that it is better to be fearedthan loved.

"_34. Alexander's soldiers taught him the life lesson that a great man must learn whento quit.

"_"35. Alexander teaches us that it is only hybris if you lose.

T36. Alexander's actions towards the Greek mercenaries at Granicus. illustrate thelesson never mistreat the enemy by halves.

7 37. The Persian generals at the Granicus employed excellent tactics.

38. Allowing his soldiers to take a nap is an example of Alexander's battlefieldcommand.

"_39. Alexander was crowned as pharaoh as an example of his deep respect forEgyptian culture.

"[40. Alexander played an important role in the spread of Buddhism.[41. Alexander played an important role in the spread of Christianity.t'42. Alexander is a national hero to the Afghans.

_,, 43. Alexander is one of several great generals to conquer Afghanistan.

,_ 44. Alexander is the only leader in history to understand how to bring stability to theMiddle East.

"t("45. Parmenio's job at Issus and Gaugamela was to hold the enemy on theMacedonian flank.

T 46. Alexander's vision of his empire is echoed in the Declaration of Independence.

q'- 47. Arrian drew his account of Alexander's expedition from eye-witness accounts.

"]- 48. Archaeology proves the success of Alexander's goal of fusing the cultures of Eastand West.

"_"_49.At the end, Alexander's army was an integrated force of Macedonians, Persiansand other peoples of his empire.

"_ 50. 50. Alexander understood the folly of trying to impose westem values upon theMiddle East.

Questions

Multiple Choice (2 points)

1. What is true of Oedipus in the tragedy of Sophocles?

A. He was world famous at the beginning and end of the play but for different reasons. V/B. He sought to avoid the warning of the oracle of Apollo that he would marry his motherand kill his father.C. He lacked free will.

.He was determined to pursue truth wherever it led. ,t/All of the above ;,None of the above

G. A+BH. C+D

2. What was true of the Athenian tragedy?

A. It was entertainment.B Tickets were so expensive that the ordinary Athenian could not afford to go. XC. Women were not allowed in the audience. _/D. It was the characteristic cultural statement of the Athenian democracy ,/"E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

+D

3. Which of the following was part of Aristotle's definition of a tragedy?

A. It is a performance,/'B. It is sung in noble language "_ /"C. It is the story of an action that is complete and noble,

It arouses and purges the feelings of fear and pity ,/"All of the above

F. None of the AboveG. A+BH. B+C+D

4. What is true of the Parthenon? ,d

A. It was paid for by wealthy donors, including PericlesX/x /B. It is a statement in marble of the ideal that man is the measure of all things 4

C. It is a statement of the belief in the gods by the ordinary Athenian/D. It is a statement of the ideal of Pericles that Athens is Number 1.vE. All of the aboveF. None of the above

G. A+B+D

B+C+D

5. Which of the following were among the ideals of the Athenian democracy?

A. Free market economy

B. Freedom from involvement in politics ;(,

C. Freedom from military service "/,D. Love of beauty and wisdom v/E. All of the above

F. None of the above

_A+D ;,H A+B+C

True-False (2 points each; A+=True; =False)

6. The Parthenon was intended to be more than perfect.

,_ 7. The Athenian believed that democracy and slavery were incompatible.

8. The Athenian believed that empire and democracy were incompatible,

9. Most officials in the Athenian democracy were elected by majority vote.

_10. The Athenian democracy was government of the people and for the people butgovernment by those best qualified to hold office.

11. The Athenian democracy employed large numbers of experts in various fields,"_"12. There were no stone walls in Sparta.

"_13. There were no lawyers in Sparta.

TI4. There was no gold and silver in Sparta,

"_ 15. The Spartans punished adultery by very harsh laws..

_- 16. Women at Sparta were held in an inferior position.

"7--17.Thermopylae was a tactical victory for the Persians.

_- 18. The Oracle at Apollo encouraged the Greeks to resist the Persians.

7-19. Xerxes contradicted his own carefully planned strategy at both Thermopylae andSalamis.

20. Demaratus gave bad advice to Xerxes.

T 21. Demaratus was executed by Xerxes for being a spy._., 22. The trireme carried a crew of 50 sailors and marines.

2.TLP.a:z-.zza!r.gth2 ,,,,em_ _._ ,_,,..,fthz main_ff_.__ive2_ee._iqucs ¢:,:ftkc :r_e.T 23. Triremes were the cutting edge of technology in 480BC.

1" 24, Pausanias was a master of tactics."_-25. Pausanias was a master of battlefield command,

_'26. Pausanias failed at logistics. -I_

27. Plataea was a tactical defeat but a strategic victory for the Greeks.

28. Xerxes made the right decision to go home after Salamis.

29. The Greeks believed that the Persians lost because Xerxes was guilty of hybris."q" 30. The Persians Wars inspired the Founders of our country with the belief that free men,

no matter how few, can defeat the slaves of a despot.

"_ 31. Themistocles died in exile. ,I

/ .co"l qv'x_ 32. According to Thucydides, a moral compass is the most important quality of a

statesman.

33. Pericles lacked a moral compass._['34. Abraham Lincoln's vision was of America as the last best hope of the human race.

35. Both Lincoln and Pericles came from poor families._. _ 36. Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and Pericles all believed in democracy; but

each had a different definition of democracy.

I- 37. We are the heirs of the Athenian democracy.T 38. The ordinary Athenian could not afford to surround himself with beautiful art objects.I= 39. I 35 is an example of the love of beauty and wisdom that characterized the Athenian

democracy.

]-40. Professor Fears compared Oedipus the King to Shakespeare's Macbeth.7"- 41. According to Professor Fears, the Persian strategy for the conquest of Greece in 480

was faulty from the start.

T 42. The Battle of Mycale shows how confident the Greeks were of victory at Plataea.

•_ 43. In terms of the weather, Xerxes could have waited weeks to fight the Battle ofSalamis.

_. 44. In the Bay of Salamis, the Greek triremes were technologically inferior to the-Greek--triremes.

f 45. Herodotus believed that history should teach moral lessons.

_- 46. Herodotus wrote his history to encourage the Athenians to follow the path of empire.T 47. Herodotus believed that the Spartans made the main contribution to the Greek

victory.

48. The story of Pythius in Herodotus is an illustration ofhybris._- 49. At the time of the Battle of Plataea, Xerxes was hard at work planning a new

campaign to conquer Greece.50. Sestos was an example of Athenian hybris.

Freedom in GreeceFall 09Professor FearsTest II



2. Be sure you use a number 2 pencil.3. Listen to the proctor and fill out your answer sheet as instructed. Th_s includes






8. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet• If you mess it up getanother one from Dr. Fears.

9. Do not begin the test until you are told to by Dr..Fears.10. There are 50 questions. Be sure you answer all 50.11.20 points will be deducted from the score of any student who fails to follow any


Freedom in GreeceFall 09Professor FearsTest II









8. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up getanother one from Dr, Fears.

•9. Do not begin the test until you are told to by Dr. Fears.10. There are 50 questions. Be sure you answer all 50.11. :20points will be deducted from the score of any student who fails to follow any


Questions

Multiple Choice (2 points)

1. What is true of Oedipus in the tragedy of Sophocles?

A. He was world famous at the beginning and end of the play but for different reasons. V/B. He sought to avoid the warning of the oracle of Apollo that he would marry his motherand kill his father.C. He lacked free will..' ¢,

_..He was determined to pursue truth

wherever it led.

All of the aboveNone of the above

G. A+BH. C+D

2. What was true of the Athenian tragedy?

A. It was entertainment. ,_

B Tickets were so expensive that the ordinary ,_thenian could not afford to go.XC. Women were not allowed in the audience.'qD. It was the characteristic cultural statement'ot'the Athenian democracy '/"E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

+D

3. Which of the following was part of Aristotle's definition of a tragedy?

A. It is a performance,// /

B. It is sung in noble language q /

C. It is the story of an action that is complete and nobl_.,/

,_. It arouses and purges the feelings of fear and pity '_All of the above

F. None of the AboveG. A+BH. B+C+D

4. What is true of the Parthenon?

A. It _was,paid for.by wealthy donors, including.Pericles "g--, /B. It is a statement in marble of the ideal that man is the measure ofall__things ,,tC. It is a statement of the belief in the gods by the ordinary Athenian/D. It is a statement of the ideal of Pericles that Athens is Number 1. vE. All of the aboveF. None of the above

G. A+B+D

(_ B+C+D

5. Which of the following were among the ideals of the Athenian democracy?

A. Free market economy v/

z_

B. Freedom from involvement in politics f,,C. Freedom from military service'q,D. Love of beauty and wisdom 4/E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

A+DH A+B+C

True-False (2 points each; A+=True; =False)

6. The Parthenon was intended to be more than perfect.7. The Athenian believed that democracy and slavery were incompatible.

_=8. The Athenian believed that empire and democracy were incompatible.9. Most officials in the Athenian democracy were elected by majority vote.

I::10. The Athenian democracy was government of thepeople and for the people butgovernment by those best qualified to hold office.

"1"11. The Athenian democracy employed large numbers of experts in various fields."_ 12. There were no stone walls in Sparta."_13. There were no lawyers in Sparta.T14. There was no gold and silver in Sparta.

15. The Spartans punished adultery by very harsh laws._-16. Women at Sparta were held in an inferior position."._17. Thermopylae was a tactical victory for the Persians.

18. The Oracle at Apollo encouraged the Greeks to resist the Persians.,7-19. Xerxes contradicted his own carefully planned strategy at both Thermopylae and

Salamis.

e 20. Demaratus gave bad advice to Xerxes.

T 21. Demaratus was executed by Xerxes for being a spy._, 22. The trireme carried a crew of 50 sailors and marines.

22_ P.a::'._'zz.ingthe e'_'_m;,_ v.,_ ,_f'.Lz ::7.._i_eff, e.e__b.,eA.e.c._niquza-,,__ t.'_c4rL-e,,me.T 23. Triremes were the cutting edge of technology in 480BC.1" 24, Pausanias was a master of tactics.

25. Pausanias was a master of battlefield command._26. Pausanias failed at logistics.

27. Plataea was a tactical defeat but a strategic victory for the Greeks.1228. Xerxes made the right decision to go home after Salamis.

"1-29. The Greeks believed thai the Persians lost because Xerxes was guilty ofhybris.30. The Persians Wars inspired the Founders of our country with the belief that free men,no matter how few, can defeat the slaves of a despot.

T" 31. Themistocles died in exile.

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_ 32. According to Thucydides, a moral compass is the most important quality of astatesman.

_- 33. Pericles lacked a moral compass.q'34. Abraham Lincoln's vision was of America as the last best hope of the human race.

35. Both Lincoln and Pericles came from poor families.36. Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and Pericles all believed in democracy; buteach had a different definition of democracy.

"I- 37. We are the heirs of the Athenian democracy.1- 38. The ordinary Athenian could not afford to surround himself with beautiful art objects.1: 39. 135 is an example of the love of beauty and wisdom that characterized the Athenian

democracy."1--40. Professor Fears compared Oedipus the King to Shakespeare's Macbeth.

41. According to Professor Fears, the Persian strategy for the conquest of Greece in 480was faulty from the start.

1" 42. The Battle of Mycale shows how confident the Greeks were of victory at Plataea.

_43. In terms of the weather, Xerxes could have waited weeks to fight the Battle of

Salamis. _c-O\0,,_f _1_ 44. In the Bay of Salamis, the Greek triremes were technologically inferior to thetriremes.

45. Herodotus believed that history should teach moral lessons._- 46. Herodotus wrote his history to encourage the Athenians to follow the path of empire."_-47. Herodotus believed that the Spartans made the main contribution to the Greek

victory._" 48. The story of Pythius in Herodotus is an illustration ofhybris._- 49. At the time of the Battle of Plataea, Xerxes was hard at work planning a new

campaign to conquer Greece.50. Sestos was an example of Athenian hybris.

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