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Quiz about Quotes Ancient to Medieval
Quiz about Quotes Ancient to Medieval

Quotes: Ancient to Medieval Trivia Quiz


These quotes should turn you on intellectually. If nothing else, they are certainly meant to arouse thought...try them if you will!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
15,616
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
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Question 1 of 5
1. Which Greek philosopher espoused the theory: 'Nature abhors a vacuum'? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. Thomas Jefferson was credited with the phrase 'E pluribus unum', but from what ancient Roman did Jefferson obtain this idea? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. Which writer coined the Golden Mean, 'aurea mediocritas'? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Shakespeare wrote in Othello 'will as tenderly be led by the nose, as asses are', but from which writer did he obtain the idea? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. Which writer took the phrase 'a thousand ships form a Greek union' and combined it to say 'the face that launched a thousand ships'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Greek philosopher espoused the theory: 'Nature abhors a vacuum'?

Answer: Empedocles

Empedocles of Agrigentum, on Sicily, was a Greek philosopher of the 5th century B.C. He also held that blood is the seat of our soul, and that the heart was the center of this system (early circulatory theory!)
2. Thomas Jefferson was credited with the phrase 'E pluribus unum', but from what ancient Roman did Jefferson obtain this idea?

Answer: Virgil

In Moretum, Virgil suggested the method of a mix of salad and its flavors commingling to form one taste.
3. Which writer coined the Golden Mean, 'aurea mediocritas'?

Answer: Horace

Horace was one of the three great poets during the period of Augustus' reign in Rome, along with Ovid and Virgil. His 'Odes' are a personal favorite...
4. Shakespeare wrote in Othello 'will as tenderly be led by the nose, as asses are', but from which writer did he obtain the idea?

Answer: Lucian

Shakespeare borrowed so much from earlier writers in order to assemble his wonderful plays, and certainly these credits are recognized by scholars. His borrowings from the ancients are legendary!
5. Which writer took the phrase 'a thousand ships form a Greek union' and combined it to say 'the face that launched a thousand ships'?

Answer: Marlowe

Kit Marlowe was describing Helen of Troy with this quote that can be found in his beloved play 'Dr. Faustus'. Poor Christopher, he left us at too young an age! Thanks once again for attempting this quiz, please feel free to try my other quotes quizzes if this one appealed to you...thanks!
Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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