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Which of the following themes which appear during the Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance periods also appear in 21st century literary texts (written and/or filmed)?

Selfless heroism
The quest for immortality
Family dynamics and dysfunctionality
All of the answers

Correct Answer

A. All of the answers

Explanation

All of the themes mentioned, including selfless heroism, the quest for immortality, and family dynamics and dysfunctionality, have been recurring themes in literature throughout history. These themes continue to be explored in 21st century literary texts, both in written and filmed forms.

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3.

Greek history began with

Homer's epic poems (The Iliad and The Odyssey)
The Code of Hammurabi
The writings of historian Jocephus
The writings of Socrates

Correct Answer

A. Homer's epic poems (The Iliad and The Odyssey)

Explanation

The correct answer is Homer's epic poems (The Iliad and The Odyssey). Greek history began with these epic poems because they are some of the earliest written records of Greek culture and history. They provide valuable insights into the ancient Greek society, its values, and its mythology. These poems are considered foundational works in Western literature and have had a significant influence on subsequent Greek literature and culture.

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4.

One of the languages used by writers in the Ancient Near East was

Greek
Hebrew
Latin
Italian

Correct Answer

A. Hebrew

Explanation

Hebrew is the correct answer because it was indeed one of the languages used by writers in the Ancient Near East. Hebrew was primarily spoken and written by the ancient Israelites and is considered a Semitic language. It was used for religious texts such as the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and other ancient Jewish literature. Greek, Latin, and Italian were also important languages in different regions and time periods, but they were not as commonly used in the Ancient Near East as Hebrew.

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5.

Which of the following beliefs did ancient Roman culture promote?

The idea that mankind should not interact with gods and goddesses
The idea that the individual is more important than society as a whole
The idea that society as a whole is more important than the individual
None of the above

Correct Answer

A. The idea that society as a whole is more important than the individual

Explanation

Ancient Roman culture promoted the belief that society as a whole is more important than the individual. This can be seen in their emphasis on duty, loyalty, and sacrifice for the greater good of the community. Roman society was highly structured and hierarchical, with a strong sense of collective identity and social cohesion. Individuals were expected to prioritize the needs and well-being of the community over their own personal desires or ambitions. This belief was reflected in various aspects of Roman life, including their political and legal systems, military organization, and social norms.

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6.

When we read works from the Ancient Near East, we are reading stories

Stories translated from ancient Greek into English
The original stories, as they were written
Stories lost to us for centuries but newly discovered by archeologists in the late 1800s
The original stories in the original words
Translated from Mesopotamian languages into English

Correct Answer

A. Translated from Mesopotamian languages into English

Explanation

The correct answer is "translated from Mesopotamian languages into English." This is because the passage mentions that when we read works from the Ancient Near East, we are reading stories that have been translated from Mesopotamian languages into English. The other options mentioned, such as stories translated from ancient Greek or the original stories as they were written, are not supported by the passage.

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_____ is a stock phrase of description always repeated in reference to the same object, idea, or person, common in the literature of Ancient Greece and Rome.

Epic poem
Ironic comment
Symbol
Epithet

Correct Answer

A. Epithet

Explanation

An epithet is a stock phrase of description always repeated in reference to the same object, idea, or person, common in the literature of Ancient Greece and Rome. It is used to provide a characteristic or descriptive phrase that helps to identify or describe the subject. In this context, an epithet would be the most appropriate term to describe the stock phrase of description commonly used in Ancient Greek and Roman literature.

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Which of the following themes which appear during the Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance periods also appear in 21st century literary texts (written and/or filmed)?

Greek history began with

One of the languages used by writers in the Ancient Near East was

Which of the following beliefs did ancient Roman culture promote?

When we read works from the Ancient Near East, we are reading stories

_____ is a stock phrase of description always repeated in reference to the same object, idea, or person, common in the literature of Ancient Greece and Rome.