Quiz for Sources for World Societies, Chapter 5

1. Question

   According to Achilles why did the Greeks go to war against the Trojans (see Document 5-1)?

   A.

   To protect the honor of Agamemnon and Menelaos

   B.

   To avenge Trojan raids on Greek farms and estates

   C.

   To grab what they could of Troy’s riches

   D.

   To satisfy their lust for land and power

   Correct: The answer is a. In Achilles’s view, it was Agamemnon and Menelaos, and not the Greeks as a whole, who were wronged by the Trojans.

   Incorrect: The answer is a. In Achilles’s view, it was Agamemnon and Menelaos, and not the Greeks as a whole, who were wronged by the Trojans.

   According to Achilles why did the Greeks go to war against the Trojans (see Document 5-1)?

2. Question

   What role did Socrates see himself playing in Athenian society (see Document 5-2)?

   A.

   That of a stern master who chastises his wayward servants

   B.

   That of a blushing maiden who reminds her suitor of his duty

   C.

   That of a gadfly who stings a sluggish horse into action

   D.

   That of a clown who teaches lessons through his own folly

   Correct: The answer is c. Socrates admitted that he was irritating, but he claimed such irritation was in the best interests of Athens.

   Incorrect: The answer is c. Socrates admitted that he was irritating, but he claimed such irritation was in the best interests of Athens.

   What role did Socrates see himself playing in Athenian society (see Document 5-2)?

3. Question

   Which of these best characterizes Cleomenes III’s lifestyle (see Document 5-3)?

   A.

   Plain and frugal

   B.

   Lavish and decadent

   C.

   Ponderous and formal

   D.

   Fun and carefree

   Correct: The answer is a. Cleomenes III adopted a lifestyle that was meant to recall the values of the ancient Spartans.

   Incorrect: The answer is a. Cleomenes III adopted a lifestyle that was meant to recall the values of the ancient Spartans.

   Which of these best characterizes Cleomenes III’s lifestyle (see Document 5-3)?

4. Question

   Which of these subjects was more likely to be the focus of an Hellenistic artist than a Hellenic one (see Document 5-4 and Document 5-5)?

   A.

   The glory of an athletic contest

   B.

   The fear and fury that seizes men during battle

   C.

   The ideal proportions for a human body

   D.

   The majesty and power of the gods

   Correct: The answer is b. Unlike Hellenic artists, Hellenistic artists produced works that were focused on strong emotions and human imperfections.

   Incorrect: The answer is b. Unlike Hellenic artists, Hellenistic artists produced works that were focused on strong emotions and human imperfections.

   Which of these subjects was more likely to be the focus of an Hellenistic artist than a Hellenic one (see Document 5-4 and Document 5-5)?