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What term is used to describe maintaining oneself on a minimum level, just enough to live on?
What term is used to describe maintaining oneself on a minimum level, just enough to live on?
- Sustenance (correct)
- Extravagance
- Thriving
- Scarcity
What was the key function of village scribes mentioned in the text?
What was the key function of village scribes mentioned in the text?
- Maintaining court history records
- Managing subsistence levels for farmers
- Preserving oral traditions
- Providing basic reading knowledge to urban folks (correct)
In what context was Herodotus of Halicarnassus referred to as 'The Father of Lies'?
In what context was Herodotus of Halicarnassus referred to as 'The Father of Lies'?
- For his inaccurate accounts of the Trojan War (correct)
- For his poor writing structure
- For his inquiry into conflicts between Persia and Greece
- For his purpose of preserving glory of men
What was the main prerequisite for writing history according to the text?
What was the main prerequisite for writing history according to the text?
Why was history considered a 'court history' according to the text?
Why was history considered a 'court history' according to the text?
Where did Herodotus spend most of his life according to the text?
Where did Herodotus spend most of his life according to the text?
Which aspect of sexual orientation is emphasized as often preceding choice or conscious decision-making?
Which aspect of sexual orientation is emphasized as often preceding choice or conscious decision-making?
According to Michel Foucault, 'homosexuality' is viewed as a recent understanding because it arose from historical ________.
According to Michel Foucault, 'homosexuality' is viewed as a recent understanding because it arose from historical ________.
What does David Halperin suggest was fundamental to the Graeco-Roman experience of sex?
What does David Halperin suggest was fundamental to the Graeco-Roman experience of sex?
In the context of ancient texts, why would it be considered anachronistic to apply the term 'homosexuality'?
In the context of ancient texts, why would it be considered anachronistic to apply the term 'homosexuality'?
What is a crucial distinction for power dynamics in sexual relations according to David Halperin?
What is a crucial distinction for power dynamics in sexual relations according to David Halperin?
What concept first arose in the late 19th century concerning human sexuality and identity?
What concept first arose in the late 19th century concerning human sexuality and identity?
What was a point of conundrum regarding sex between women during the time of Sappho?
What was a point of conundrum regarding sex between women during the time of Sappho?
According to Juvenal's Satires, what act between a man and a woman was seen as shameful?
According to Juvenal's Satires, what act between a man and a woman was seen as shameful?
What concept related to Roman citizenship ensured legitimate inheritance for children?
What concept related to Roman citizenship ensured legitimate inheritance for children?
What was the attitude towards Legionaries' marital status in military life?
What was the attitude towards Legionaries' marital status in military life?
How did Tacitus describe the fate of young women or handsome youths captured by sex-worker clients?
How did Tacitus describe the fate of young women or handsome youths captured by sex-worker clients?
Which historical figure had a face as despondent as Ravola's when caught in a scandal involving Rhodope?
Which historical figure had a face as despondent as Ravola's when caught in a scandal involving Rhodope?
What is a distinguishing feature that sets coins apart from banknotes?
What is a distinguishing feature that sets coins apart from banknotes?
In what context are coins most commonly used when trust may be in doubt or relationships need to be terminated abruptly?
In what context are coins most commonly used when trust may be in doubt or relationships need to be terminated abruptly?
What is a widespread misconception about non-monetized economies?
What is a widespread misconception about non-monetized economies?
What is the main reason coins are used in contexts where trust is uncertain or relationships need to be terminated abruptly?
What is the main reason coins are used in contexts where trust is uncertain or relationships need to be terminated abruptly?
Why would using coins in non-monetized economies be problematic if their precious metal value exceeds their symbolic value?
Why would using coins in non-monetized economies be problematic if their precious metal value exceeds their symbolic value?
What historical event marked the invention of coinage around 610 BCE?
What historical event marked the invention of coinage around 610 BCE?
Which philosopher was known mostly from Plato's dialogues and Xenophon?
Which philosopher was known mostly from Plato's dialogues and Xenophon?
Which Greek philosopher was sentenced to death for 'impiety' and 'corrupting the youth'?
Which Greek philosopher was sentenced to death for 'impiety' and 'corrupting the youth'?
Who was known for the Theory of Forms and the Allegory of the Cave?
Who was known for the Theory of Forms and the Allegory of the Cave?
Which Greek philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?
Which Greek philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?
Which philosophical school focused on values such as boldness of speech and indifference to comfort?
Which philosophical school focused on values such as boldness of speech and indifference to comfort?
Who founded the philosophical school of Stoicism?
Who founded the philosophical school of Stoicism?
Which philosophy believed in living a life by reason rather than passion?
Which philosophy believed in living a life by reason rather than passion?
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What is the name of the philosophical school that emphasizes neutrality of the gods and pleasures of the mind and soul?
What is the name of the philosophical school that emphasizes neutrality of the gods and pleasures of the mind and soul?
Which Greek philosopher differentiated between form, substance, and matter?
Which Greek philosopher differentiated between form, substance, and matter?
