Western Traditions I Mid Term I

How does Sumerian, Akkadian, and Baylonian account of creation differ from the Hebrew?

What literary work helped shape the Roman identity and narrative of destiny and greatness?

In what way did the Hebrews and the Greeks have similar views?

Why was Socrates executed?

Plato held that all are born equal but rise to their appropriate place in society according to what dynamic?

Which of the following was a form of Roman entertainment?

What part of Roman culture has been shown to be the most pervasive?

What is the perfect mean?

How did Greeks believe one achieved immortality?

What qualified one to be a senator of Rome?

Which of the following are considered the national poetry of the Greek people?

What part of Roman society were considered to be the political and military class?

What is the ancient Greek concept of happiness?

What is the conception of aristocracy?

How did the Roman’s view their emperor?

What does Mesopotamia mean?

How did Samuel Kramer describe Sumer?

What basic understanding of history is reflected in one’s society and government?

What did the tragic play Antigone demonstrate?

Which of the following was a classical writer of Greek plays?

Socrates and Plato agreed that the corrupting element of influence on government is which of the following?

What was Georgias’ idea of reality?

What is the emphasis placed on Greek men and leaders?

In Plato’s estimation what is the purpose of the form of the good?

How does the Hebrew governing system reflect a democratic social contract?

What was the purpose of Greek plays?

Greece emphasized the individual of the group. What are the positive outcomes of such a view of society

What concept did Socrates hold to be the most important in government?

What made up the essence of the Roman religion

What is considered to be the most iconic example of Roman architecture?

What led to the spread of Greek culture throughout the known world?

Greek plays put a focus on the moment of friction that existed between four actors/characters. What were they?

Which of the following form of plays celebrated the seasonal rebirth?

Which of the following philosophers is best known for promoting stoic ideals of virtue and self-control?

What was the goal of the Sophist philosophers?

How were the Greek gods and Roman gods alike?

Why is the Roman culture considered to be a blended culture?

What part of the Roman society was considered to be the common people?

Which of the following forms of plays rooted on death and decaying props?

Who became the immortal leader of Sumer?

One’s conception of government is generally a reflection of one’s conception of

Conception of the Hebrew Creation story

What were the principles form of Greek plays?

What event causes the Roman Republic to come to a end and the dictatorship to take over?

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, what bestows immortality on a leader?

What is the psyche in Greek philosophy

While very small relative to other civilizations of the era, the Phoenicians contribute greatly to Western Culture, how?

Almost everything we know about the Hebrew people we have learned from

How did Christianity appeal to the average individual?

What is the conception of Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian creation?

What group of Roman citizens demanded more voice in the roman government and gained that power without violence?

Order is determined when

Which of the following was a Sophist philosopher

What is the practice of Augury?

Which of the following is not a Roman god?

What part of modern western civilization law is attributed to the Romans?

What religious philosophy did all men share?

From what source did Egyptians believe law emerged?

Who led the rise of Akkad and the conquering of Sumer?

Who led the rise of Babylon?