Midterm

Question 1

The expression by means of symbolic figures and actions of a hidden or emblematic meaning, often spiritual in nature.

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allegory

Question 2

character who contrasts another character in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

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character foil

Question 3

A system of writing using wedge shaped characters; used in ancient Akkadian, Assyrian, Bablonian, and Persian writing.

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Cunneiform

Question 4

praise plus narrative, immortality for the heroes.

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Epic

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balance or avoiding of extremes, associated with the Greeks

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Golden Mean

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Extreme pride or arrogance, as shown in actions that humiliate a victim for the gratification of the abuser

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Hubris

Question 7

spiritual force for all those living. could locate their bodies and they might live in the afterlife.

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Ka

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city state in ancient Greece especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.

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Polis

Question 9

• Rome, somewhat ran by the people with city-states. Most members of the senate were from upper class families, this gave the wealthier families more money and more power. Rome’s history was dominated by agitation for political equality.

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Roman Republic

Question 10

• A cleansing of the soul, a release of pent up emotions.

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Catharsis

Question 11

What all subsequent art would be measured by. Pertains to the standard of excellence proposed by the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, beginning in the Golden age of Greece.

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Classical Ideal

Question 12

A plot device whereby a seemingly unsolvable problem is suddenly and abruptly resolved by the contrived and unexpected intervention of some new event, character, ability or some object.

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Deus ex Macchina

Question 13

An open public space in the center of a roman city.

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forum

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formal writing system used by ancient Egyptians that combined logo & alphabetic elements.

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hieroglyphics

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Sculpture that projects from its background by at least ½ its depth

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high relief

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Sculpture that projects only slightly from its background.

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low relief

Question 17

group of philosphers that were very wise that visited Athens from time to time.

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Sophists

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Iliad, killed Hector outside the gates of Troy

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Achilles

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Leader of the Mycenaean expedition of Troy, king of Mycenae- odyssey

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Agammennon

Question 20

King of Egypt
Moved the capital of Egypt from Thebes to the New Kingdom.
Nefertiti’s husband
Wanted to change religion

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Akehenton

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Queen of Carthage, founder and 1st queen of carthage, Aenid

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Dido

Question 22

Iliad & Odyssey Greatest of Greek epic poets

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homer

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mythical Greek king of Thebes. Killed his father, married his mother. Subject of Sophocles’s tragedy Answered the riddle, married his mother, killed his father

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Oedipus

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under his leadership Athens reached its peak in the arts. Prominent & influential statesman during the Golden Age. “First citizen of Athens” Led in Peloponnesian war. Promoted arts & literature

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Pericles

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presocratic philosopher that had the greatest influence on later philosophic thought. Founded his own school of philosophy. Transmigration of souls & kinship of all living things.

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Pythagoros

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Greek philosoply, one of the founders of Western Philosophy

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socrates

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Oedipus blind soothsayer

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Tiresias

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Most renowned of Roman poets, Aenid

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Virgil

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Trojan prince & warrior who escaped the burning city Aenid

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Aeneas

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daughter of Zeus, symbolized intelligence & understanding. Goddess of wisdom & warfare, protector of Athens.

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Athena

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establishes a citizen army of half a million soldiers. Roman soldier, emperor, and philosopher. Meditations, reformed the army. 1st Roman emperor, Founder of Roman Empire

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Augustus

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Sumerian king, unliked king of Uruk. bad ruler in the beginning until he finds a friend that shows his a softer side and changes his ways of ruling.

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Giglamesh

Question 33

mother of Oedipus

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Jocasta

Question 34

Prince of Troy that ran off with Helen (helen of troy) Iliad—trojan war

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Paris

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philosopher, student of Socrates, Academy in Athens (first institution of higher learning). Along with Aristotle, helped to lay the foundations of Western philosophy & science.

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Plato

Question 36

found the Royal Grave Circle, found graves of Agamemnon. Opened a new era in the study of the past

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Schliemann

Question 37

Who wrote Oedipus

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Sophocles

Question 38

Egyptian pharaoh during New Kingdom, most intact tomb found

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Tutenkahamen

Question 39

Name 4 characters of Oedipus

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Oedipus Tiresias Jocasta Sophocles

Question 40

What two characters are in the Odyssey?

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Agamemnon | Homer

Question 41

Name 3 character of The Iliad

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Achilles Homer Agamemnon

Question 42

Name 3 characters of the Aenid

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Dido Virgil Laocoon