Virtual Core Studies 1
Classical Origins of Western Culture

Self-Quiz on Thucydides
Part 2: Pericles and the Plague

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1. In his Funeral Oration Pericles says that Athens

models its government after those of other cities
relies on an ancient code of laws given by the gods
uses its wealth for the benefit of a privileged few
is a model for other cities

2. According to Pericles, the bravery of the Athenians comes from

thinking through and discussing the dangers which they face
regular sacrifices to all the gods and goddesses
rigorous military training from infancy
unquestioning obedience to leaders selected for their wisdom

3. Which adjective best describes the Athenians as portrayed by Pericles?

obedient
conservative
authoritarian
versatile

4. According to Pericles the greatest glory comes to women who

are as little known among men as possible
assist the military forces in their campaigns
play a significant role in public life
promote the education of all Athenians

5. The plague at Athens caused

the defeat of Athens by Sparta
the overthrow of the Athenian democracy
a reaffirmation of traditional Greek values
a breakdown in respect for human and divine laws

6. According to Thucydides the oracles of the gods

correctly predicted the plague
helped the Athenians to understand their calamity
were worthless as predictors of the plague
provided guidance about new Athenian policies

7. In his last speech Pericles urges the Athenians

not to abandon the war
to come to their senses and see the advantages of peace
to consult the gods about the proper policy to pursue
to expel all non-Athenians from the city

8. Which of the following is most important according to Pericles?

preserving Athenian houses and farms from attack by the Spartans
reforming the Athenian system of government
insuring the cooperation of the gods by sacrifices and prayers
using the Athenian mastery of the sea

9. For the Athenians to give up their empire, according to Pericles, would be

unjust
dangerous
beneficial
pious

10. Thucydides says that Pericles

shifted his policies according to changes in public opinion
was guided by the gods in formulating strategies
was deceived by dreams of imperial grandeur
led the Athenians rather than being led by them

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