Western Traditions I Mid Term I

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

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

What is the emphasis placed on Greek men and leaders?

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

What was Georgias’ idea of reality?

Order is determined when

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

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

How were the Greek gods and Roman gods alike?

Why was Socrates executed?

What was the purpose of Greek plays?

Which of the following is not a Roman god?

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

What religious philosophy did all men share?

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

What made up the essence of the Roman religion

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

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

What is the conception of aristocracy?

How did the Roman’s view their emperor?

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

What is the psyche in Greek philosophy

What is the perfect mean?

From what source did Egyptians believe law emerged?

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

What does Mesopotamia mean?

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

What is the ancient Greek concept of happiness?

What did the tragic play Antigone demonstrate?

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

Which of the following was a Sophist philosopher

How did Christianity appeal to the average individual?

What is the practice of Augury?

Who became the immortal leader of Sumer?

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

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

What was the goal of the Sophist philosophers?

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

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

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

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

Conception of the Hebrew Creation story

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

How did Greeks believe one achieved immortality?

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

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

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

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

Who led the rise of Babylon?

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

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

What were the principles form of Greek plays?

What qualified one to be a senator of Rome?

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

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

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

Which of the following was a form of Roman entertainment?

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

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

How did Samuel Kramer describe Sumer?