a.Both Greek and Hebrew cultures revolved around a powerful single deity, thus establishing what we've described in this class as "ethical monotheism"...

Question 1 Which statement best reflects a major point from the lectures on the Hebrews and Greeks? a.Both Greek and Hebrew cultures revolved around a powerful single deity, thus establishing what we've described in this class as "ethical monotheism" b. Where Greek civilization poured its genius into rational pursuits and humanism. Hebrew society poured its creative energies into its religion c. Where the Greeks poured their genius into colorful story-telling (as with Greek mythology). the Hebrews mostly devoted their genius to the arts of military conquest d. The Greeks and Hebrews were both mostly sea-going peoples Question 2 It would be fair to say that Alexander's great victories over the Persian empire were mainly due to a. Alexander's clever use of religious controversies to sow divisions among Persia's peoples b. environmental catastrophes, including recent earthquakes and flooding, that weakened Persian resistance c. the sheer size and superior numbers of Alexander's invading armies d. bitter infighting and treachery within the court and army of Persia's King Darius I Question 3 The lecture on Alexander the Great included some discussion of Alexander's mother Olympias and her role at the court of Philip of Macedonia. Drawing from this, it would be fair to say that Olympias a. was fiercely protective of King Philip's seventh wife Cleopatra and her infant son b. was, as was so often the case at this time, of little political importance c. was a shy, unassuming wife, subservient to King Philip and his wishes d. was fiercely jealous of cleopatra and protective or her own son Alexander's claim to the throne Question 4 Which statement best reflects a major point from the lectures on Greek democracy? a. Greek city-states such as Athens pioneered in creating democratic government for their citizens. but citizenship was available only to a minority of the population b. Greek democracy tended, over the long run, to encourage more equal treatment and regard for Greek women c. Greek democracy tended, over the long run, to create more favorable conditions for the slaves who lived and worked in the polis (city-state) d. the Greeks pioneered in creating governments very similar to our modern system of checks and balances on power