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Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

The most famous Indo-Greek ruler of India, famous for his sense of Justice and dialogues with a Buddhist monk Nagasena (as described in the Buddhist work Milinda Panho) was

  1. Demetrius

  2. Menander

  3. Eukratises

  4. Heliocles
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Menander I, also known as Milinda, was an Indo-Greek king who ruled from Taxila. He is famous for his philosophical dialogues with the Buddhist monk Nagasena, recorded in the Milinda Panho.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?

  1. Rigid social classes

  2. Religious uniformity

  3. Emphasis on individualism

  4. Mass education
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both the Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance placed a high value on the individual, human potential, and human achievement, which fueled their respective artistic and philosophical advancements.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

All of the following were able to participate in the Athenian government after 507 B.C. EXCEPT

  1. A non-enslaved artism

  2. A farmer who did not own land

  3. A female weaver

  4. A foreign born merchant
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In Athenian democracy, citizenship and political participation were restricted to adult male citizens. Women, enslaved people, and foreign-born residents (metics) were excluded from the government.