Exploring Greco-Roman Literature and Biography
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Which of the following is true about biographies?

  • Biographies are only about people who are still alive
  • Biographies can only be written by historians
  • Biographies can be about both living and historical figures (correct)
  • Biographies are only about people who lived centuries ago

    • What is the significance of Plutarch's Parallel Lives?

  • It is a collection of biographies of Greek and Roman gods
  • It is a collection of cautionary tales
  • It is a collection of biographies comparing Greek and Roman men (correct)
  • It is a collection of biographies of notable mortals

    • When was Plutarch's Parallel Lives most likely written?

  • Late 1st century AD
  • Early 1st century AD
  • Late 2nd century AD
  • Early 2nd century AD (correct)

    • What is the subject of Einhard's The Life of Charlemagne?

    <p>The accomplishments of Charlemagne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was Einhard's The Life of Charlemagne written?

    <p>Around 817 AD</p> Signup and view all the answers

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