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c Read the passage and choose the correct d Choose the best option to complete the
answer for the questions below. missing part of the passage.
1. It is pointed out in the passage that ancient Following the death of Alexander the Great and
Greeks ----. the spread of Hellenistic culture throughout
A) were the ones to initially use logical and the Mediterranean, Roman art and literature
reasonable thinking, which later became the became distinctly influenced by Greek
basis for modern philosophy traditions. Greek literature, which had evolved
B) were inspired by the culture of the Western from oral storytelling by figures such as Homer
world, which helped them to develop their and Hesiod to the works of playwrights like
philosophy, art, and literature Sophocles and Aristophanes, had a significant
C) improved their political system by studying impact on Roman writers and citizens alike. ----
The content of these works is largely centred
and adopting the effective methods used by on Greek mythology and the narratives present
other societies, such as democracy in Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.
D) imitated the architectural style used in other
parts of the world when building government A) The earliest known Latin literature was mainly
buildings and monuments made up of adaptations of Greek literary
E) were the only ones who made a meaningful works, with a particular emphasis on dramatic
contribution to the field of architecture of all plays.
the ancient civilisations B) Roman literature differs from Greek literature
in incorporating the elements of dignity and
tragedy to make its characters relatable to all
social classes.
C) The earliest play written in the Latin language
2. Which of the following statements is true was created by Livius Andronicus, a Greek
according to the passage? man who had been enslaved by the Romans.
A) The Parthenon, which is situated on the D) In the late Roman Republic, there were
Acropolis in Athens, is the sole surviving various unique and original literary voices that
example of Greek architecture. emerged in diverse genres without imitating
B) Stoas were roofed structures that were the Greek works.
intended for public use and were commonly E) Prior to 240 BC, the Romans created various
utilised as commercial venues. types of written records such as law codes,
C) Greek architecture was primarily based on agreements, and contracts.
constructing large temples and government
buildings with tall columns and intricate e Choose the irrelevant sentence in the
detailing. passage.
D) In ancient Greece, amphitheatres were
utilised not only as platforms for artistic (I) Anglo-Saxon art, known for its preference
performances but also as venues for public for bright and vivid colours, has mainly been
gatherings and sporting events. preserved through metalwork and architecture.
E) The ancient Greeks constructed their unique (II) Their metalwork, comprised of jewellery and
structures, such as temples, gymnasiums, armour designed in the Germanic style, was
courthouses, and sports arenas, exclusively typically found in burial sites. (III) The Staffordshire
within the city of Athens. Hoard, which was discovered in 2009, is a
remarkable collection of Anglo-Saxon jewellery,
consisting of over 3,500 gold and silver pieces
that were supposedly buried in the 7 century.
th
(IV) Other popular types of jewellery from this
3. The passage mainly focuses on ----. era included brooches that were used to fasten
A) everyday life, beliefs, and myths of ancient clothing and necklaces made of beads. (V) The
Greeks intricate designs and precious materials in the
B) different forms of ancient Greek art hoard testify to the wealth and power of the
C) architecture and art in ancient Greece Anglo-Saxon elite, while the animal motifs
D) science and wisdom in ancient Greece are thought to have symbolised strength and
protection.
E) ancient Greeks’ contributions to Western
culture A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
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