True-False
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(A:True; B:False; 2 points each)
The first global economy was limited to Egypt and Iraq.
2. Megalithic monuments are a hallmark of this first global economy.
3. Complex govemment structures are a hallmark of this first global economy.
4. Iron Age is a term used to describe this first era of global economy.
QJ Th. first stage of the city of Troy occurs at the same time as the beginning
of this
global economy.
-6. Troy's wealth rested on its control of a vital sea route.
7. Michael Ventris proved that both Mycenae and Troy existed. 1NUenamtr
8. The gold found by Schliemann came from the time period of the Trojan War.
9. Studies of the gold found by Schliemann prove that it is an authentic treasure of
the Bronze Age period.
The Linear B tablets prove that Greeks did not inhabit Greece at the time of the
Trojan War began as a preemptive strike in retaliation for an act of terrorism.
14. The Trojan War is the first war we know about^ir1dptail in history.
15. The Iliad was composed by Homer 500 yearffiffif. m of Troy.
16. The Iliad teaches that the best thing you can have from life is a good spouse, a
loving family, and peace.
17. The Trojan War shows that nations which fail to stay the course face annihilation.
18. Freedom is a universal value, which people in all places and in all times desire.
19. The Odyssey teaches the life lesson that always being truthful is the best policy.
20. Achilles teaches that we only learn wisdom through suffering.
.]1. Achilles teaches us that a value like honor can be pushed too far.
-Z.The Trojan War was a war for national freedom.
23. Wilhelm Unverzacht teaches us to be faithful to our duty.
24. Heinrich Schliemann gave his golden treasure to Greece.
25. The transfer of the gold of Troy to Russia was part of the general looting of
artistic treasures that went on throughout World War II.
26. After being forced to admit that the gold of Troy was in the Pushkin Museum, the
Russian officials acted promptly to allow experts from many countries to exam
the objects and then to display them beautifully.
27. rn the Iliad, Hector is portrayed as killing rhachine without feelings.
28. The first battle in history that we know about in detail was fought in the very area
where Israeli and Syrian troops have fought in recent years.
29.The one problem in proving there was a Trojan war is the fact that Hittite
historical records do not mention either Troy or the Achaeans.
30. Homer's Iliad is inaccurate in that it portrays the warriors as using iron weapons.
31. In the Iliad, Agamemnon is portrayed as self-assured and confident as a leader.
32. According to Professor Fears, the Greeks did not take their gods seriously.
33. According to Professor Fears, the Greeks believed that the gods do not punish
hybris.
13. The
34. The story of the Trojan War begins with a mythical banquet in heaven. According
to Professor Fears, this myth is actually a means of conveying a higher truth.
35. The Odyssey teaches the life lesson that glory and honor are worth any price.
36. Odysseus wtm faithful to his wife throughout his long absence of 20 yiars.
37. Penelope was unfaithftl to Odysseus during his absence.
38. we learn from the odyssey that a dog is tnrly man's best friend.
39. Odysseus teaches us to forgive our enemies.
40. According to Professor Fears, the Iliad and the Odyssey were both composed by a
single poet of genius named Homer.
Multiple Choice (2 points each)
41. What is national freedom?
Freedom to live as you choose as long as you harm no one else.
Freedom from foreign domination
C. Freedom to vote, to hold public office
A.
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42.What is individual freedom?
Freedom from foreign domination
Freedom to vote, to hold public office
Q Freedom to live as you.Loor" so long as you harm no one else
A.
B.
43. What is political freedom?
Freedom to live as you choose so long as you harm no one else.
($) Freedom to vote, to hold public office
C. Freedom from foreign domination.
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44. What is historical thought?
A. Historical facts
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B. Using the lessons of the past to make decisions in the presKt
C. Using the lessons of the past to plan for the futwa,/
D. Using the lessons of history to become better as an individual and better da
citizen
E.
All of the above
F.
None of the above
A+B+C
B+C+D
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45. What is true of Plutarch?
A. He wrote in the Roman Empire.
B. He wrote to give moral values to his rea&y's.
c. He was influential on the Founding fathers ortrrd<fiited States
D. He can not be trusted for his facts.
E. All of the above
None of the above
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(Gd A+B+C
46. What defines
a Great
Book?
A. Noble tnet6 B. Noble langrrlde
C. Speaks u.iorr tt$.ug,"t
D. Speaks to you pemdnally
E. Is easy to read
F-, All of the above
Gj
A+B+C+D
H. A+B+C+E
47. What is true of Theseus?
A. He was a hero in the Trojan
B. The Athenians believed he wis the founder of their demoU/acy,
C. He established the foreign policy of Athens on moral princifll/s
D. He was driven out of Athens and murdered
E. All of the above
F. None of the above
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H. A+B+C
48. What historical elementsrare found in the story of Theseus?
A. The unification of Att[fi
B. Athens was a great power in the \roruz"Kg
C. The Bronze Age palace at KnoIa6s
R. The laby{irfth
Q) au of the above
F. None of the above
G. A+B+C
H. B+C+D
49. What is true of the years following the Trojan War?
A. Mycenae entered on a long and great period of power.
B. The strain of the Trojan War led to the rapid decline of the GrSk cities like
Mycenae.
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C. The Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt took pDde.
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D. The first global economy ended in an apocalyptic collapse oMvilization.
E. None of the above
F.
A+C
Qn+c+o
50. What do we learn from the Trojan War?
A, The Middle East is the crucible of conflict and the graveyard of
B. A power vacuum leads to war
C. Behind most wars lies the struggle for natural
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At the supreme moment of victory, be careful to avoid h #ir.
eu of the above
F. None of the above
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G. A+B+C
H. A+C+D
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