Making Connections

Chapter 4 Review: Making Connections

  1. What made ancient people see Alexander as “great”? Would he be regarded as “great” in today’s world?

    Question

    What made ancient people see Alexander as “great”? Would he be regarded as “great” in today’s world?
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    points: 10

    What made ancient people see Alexander as “great”? Would he be regarded as “great” in today’s world?
  2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of governmental support of the arts and sciences? Compare such support in the Hellenistic kingdoms to that in the United States today (e.g., through the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Science Foundation).

    Question

    What are the advantages and disadvantages of governmental support of the arts and sciences? Compare such support in the Hellenistic kingdoms to that in the United States today (e.g., through the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Science Foundation).
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    points: 10

    What are the advantages and disadvantages of governmental support of the arts and sciences? Compare such support in the Hellenistic kingdoms to that in the United States today (e.g., through the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Science Foundation).
  3. Is inner personal tranquility powerful enough to make a difficult or painful life earable?

    Question

    Is inner personal tranquility powerful enough to make a difficult or painful life earable?
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    points: 10

    Is inner personal tranquility powerful enough to make a difficult or painful life earable?