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This document contains Test 1 exam material for Classics 2902, focusing on foundational topics introduced in the early part of the course. It includes exam-style questions and review content related to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, mythology, and historical context. The material helps students review key concepts, strengthen their understanding of classical societies, and prepare effectively for the first course test.

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Which of the following was not a Pre-Socratic B. Apollodorus
philosopher?
A. Anaximander
B. Apollodorus
C. Thales
D. Anaximenes


Read the following passage and question carefully. Then C. Male and elite
choose the most appropriate answer.
"Timaeus: Surely anyone with any sense at all will
always call upon a god before setting out on any venture,
whatever its importance. In our case, we are about to
make speeches about the universe—whether it has an
origin or even if it does not—and so if we're not to go
completely astray we have no choice but to call upon the
gods and goddesses, and pray that they above all will
approve of all we have to say, and that in consequence
we will, too. Let this, then, be our appeal to the gods; to
ourselves we must appeal to make sure that you learn as
easily as possible, and that I instruct you in the subject
matter before us in the way that best conveys my intent."
What is the speaker's gender and social class?
A. Male and lower class
B. Female and elite
C. Male and elite
D. Male and middle class

,What are the main developments affecting the C. A & B
preservation of medical texts?
A. Change from book roll to codex
B. Changes in Greek handwriting
C. A & B
D. No, not this one


Ancient medicine is best characterized as being a single False
medical system.
True
False


The central notions of Pre-Socratic thought include: B. Single causes, role of elements, and the need for balance
A. Single ladies, now put your hands up, up in the club
B. Single causes, role of elements, and the need for
balance
C. Everything is made up of something
D. The absence of the supernatural and dangerous
substances


Homer's Iliad shows: C. Intimate descriptions of anatomy
A. Vague descriptions of anatomy
B. No descriptions of anatomy
C. Intimate descriptions of anatomy
D. No interest in anatomy

, Which of the following is not true about the physician A. This inscription refers to a male physician
mentioned here?
"Phanostrate of Melite, Phanostrate, obstetrician and
physician (maia kai iatros), lies here, causing pain to no
one and missed by everyone when she died."
A. This inscription refers to a male physician
B. This inscription refers to a female physician.
C. The physician behaved ethically
D. The physician was valued by their community


The most accurate way to view developments in ancient False
medicine is as a continuous series of improvements of
methods and beliefs.
True
False


The Hippocratic theory of the 4 humours linked the 4 C. Hot, cold, wet, and dry
cosmic elements to which qualities?
A. Hot, cold, wet, and melancholic
B. Hot, spicy, dry, and sweet
C. Hot, cold, wet, and dry
D. Hot, choleric, moist, and dry

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