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1
Who commissioned the writing of
The Aenied
?
Caesar Augustus
Virgil
Aeneas
Dido
2
What is one example of a mythological archetype?
The name of Zeus' bag of thunderbolts.
A group of goddesses who lived in the sea.
A specific plot line found in Roman mythology.
Broad character types, or "cookie cutters", identifiable across cultures.
3
Which figure from our course can be considered a
tragic hero
?
Aristotle
Antigone
Leda
Creon
4
What is ethos in an argument?
A speaker's credibility.
A speaker's evidence and facts.
A speaker's ability to tug on the "heart strings" of an audience.
A speaker's passion for their argument.
5
What are considered the
2 hallmarks
that led the Roman Empire to their success?
Dominance and expansion
Trade and commerce
Cultural appropriation and power
Organization and communication
6
A
static
character in literature...
...is one that we know very little information about.
...stays the same throughout the entire plot.
...is one that we know a lot of information about.
...changes due to events in the story.
7
The ancient Romans practiced
cultural appropriation
with Greek culture.
False
True
8
Why did the ancient Egyptians include the
full body
of their subjects in art?
They wanted to ensure the whole body went to the afterlife with them.
They took inspiration from the Greek art of the era.
It filled up more space.
They ran out of ideas.
9
Which Greek philosopher founded The Academy?
Plato
Socrates
Pythagoras
Aristotle
10
Why is mythology still important?
It gives us a model for how to shape our societies.
It is not.
It gives parents a plethora of bedtime stories to tell their kids.
It allows us to learn more about cultures from the past.
11
Why did the ancient Greeks use masks in theater productions?
All of the above.
They conveyed emotions long distances.
They were very recognizable.
They allowed 1 actor to play various parts.
12
Ancient Greek and Roman art was often made to honor _________.
The gods
Olympic athletes
Famous actors
The current emperor or ruler
13
What style of column is this?
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
14
Which component of analyzing art is defined as "using shapes to divide the scene and add drama"?
Color & Light/Dark Contrast
Unity & Balance
Composition
Mood
15
Why did humans create
mythology
?
it made for fun TV and movie scripts.
it allowed them to explain the seemingly unexplainable.
it was their way of talking to their ancestors.
it gave them a basis for theater shows.
16
What is the Socratic Method?
Utilizing emotions within an argument.
The name of Socrates' school in Athens.
A way to argue that includes questioning and dialogue.
One of Socrates' famous books.
17
Which part of the Hero's Journey occurs when "the hero is called our or forced to go on a quest"?
Ordeal
Reunification
Seperation
18
Why did Paleolithic artists mostly portray animals in profile in their art?
It helped them conduct hunting rituals.
They thought they were better looking then humans.
It was a way to honor the animal.
They wanted to include the entire image of the animal.
19
In drama and literature, the Greek word
hamartia
refers to a character's:
Error or tragic flaw
Reversal of fortune
Excessive pride
“Ah-ha!” moment
20
What does
philosophy
translate to?
“Love of People”
“Love of Wisdom”
“Love of Nature”
“Love of School”
21
Which of Campbell’s 4 Functions of Myth describes stories that explain how to live a full, happy life?
Sociological
Cosmological
Pedagogical
Mystical
22
Which
-ism
of Greek philosophy can be described as "cool, calm, and collected"?
Hedonism
Stoicism
Cynicism
Epicureanism
