Question

Which major theme did Aeschylus explore in many of his plays?
values of Athenians
hubris, or excessive pride
competition and achievement
qualities of leadership

What is Herodotus best known for?

He was the first great love poet of the Western world, and he wrote about love's ability to cause both joy and pain.

He wrote epic poetry that told the story of the Trojan War and its aftermath.

He is called the father of history because he was the first writer who did research to determine the facts about historical events.

He invented the clay mask that Greek actors wore, and his designs set standards for future theater costumes.

Which is an accurate statement about Greek art and architecture?
Greek architecture is characterized by arches and domes.
Greek art and architecture are characterized by order, symmetry, and balance.
Greek art and architecture are characterized by asymmetrical, informal designs.
Greek art is known for the use of a special purple paint made only in Greece.

Answer 1

"hubris, or excessive pride" is the theme among the choices that Aeschylus explore in many of his plays. The correct option is the second option.

"He is called the father of history because he was the first writer who did research to determine the facts about historical events" and this is how Herodotus is best known for. The correct option is the third option.

"Greek art and architecture are characterized by order, symmetry, and balance" is the statement which  is an accurate statement about Greek art and architecture. The correct option is the second option.

Answer 2

Answer 1) Option B) hubris, or excessive pride

Explanation : Aeschylus was born in Greece and was known to be an ancient Greek tragedian, who is also called as the "Father of tragedy".

Using his knowledge of the genre he began his work in understanding the earlier tragedies which were largely based on inferences from his surviving plays. His tragedies were from the point of view of a men who always make a difficult choice and then wait for the result. His work mainly depicted self-confidence and excessive pride.

Answer 2) Option C) He is called the father of history because he was the first writer who did research to determine the facts about historical events

Explanation : Herodotus was a famous Greek historian from 5th Century BC. He was known as 'the Father of History'. As he was the one and first historian to collect the materials systematically, test its accuracy to a certain extent, and then arrange them in a well-constructed and vivid narrative manner. So, basically he was the first writer to research and determine the historical facts in the events.

Answer 3) Option B) Greek art and architecture are characterized by order, symmetry, and balance

Explanation : Ancient Greek art are found to be emphasized on the importance and accomplishments of human beings which maintains a balance with their culture. The Greek art and architecture are mainly characterized by systematic order with the essence of a graphic shape of a work, which is most often of a poem, is found to possess a symmetry.