"Pericles' Funeral Oration" by Thucydides

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From the information in Thucydides’ introduction to “Pericles’ Funeral Oration,” what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about Pericles?

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He was considered a man of intellect and good character.

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In “Pericles’ Funeral Oration,” which aspect of Athenian society does Pericles most clearly praise?

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democratic principles

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In “Pericles’ Funeral Oration,” what is the main effect of discussing the virtues of Athenian society?

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Doing so shows what the fallen were fighting for.

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bier (in the context of Pericles’ Funeral Oration)

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the platform supporting a coffin

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quarter in the sentence: The bones are laid in the public-burial place, which is in the most beautiful quarter outside the city walls.

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a particular district or neighborhood

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sepulcher in the sentence: They gave [Athens] their lives, to her and to all of us, and for their own selves they won praises that never grow old, the most splendid of sepulchers—not the sepulcher in which their bodies are laid but where their glory remains eternal in men’s minds, always there on the right occasion to stir others to speech or to action.

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burial vault; grave

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In “Pericles’ Funeral Oration,” what opinion does Pericles express about the importance of the speech he is giving?

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The speech is less important than are the honorable deeds of the fallen.

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In “Pericles’ Funeral Oration,” what does Pericles think about the flaws of the fallen soldiers he honors?

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Their flaws are outweighed by their courage and sacrifice.

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In “Pericles’ Funeral Oration,” to what major emotion does Pericles appeal to encourage his audience to accept his claims? Options: anger, sorrow, nostalgia, patriotism

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patriotism