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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of Hipparchus, Athens is considered to have experienced a significant political shift following his death due to the actions of which individuals?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Hipparchus was a tyrant who ruled Athens alongside his brother, Hippias, following their father Pisistratus's death. He was assassinated in 514 BC by Harmodius and Aristogeiton, an event that ultimately led to the end of the Peisistratid tyranny and the rise of Athenian democracy.
Trivia Question Explanation: Hipparchus's assassination by Harmodius and Aristogeiton marked a turning point in Athenian history, as it destabilized the Peisistratid tyranny and paved the way for democratic reforms.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of Hipparchus, Athens is considered to have experienced a period of governance characterized by…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Hipparchus, son of Pisistratus, ruled Athens as a tyrant alongside his brother from 528/527 BC. His reign ended with his assassination by Harmodius and Aristogeiton, an event that became a symbol of Athenian resistance to tyranny and significantly impacted the political landscape of Athens.
Trivia Question Explanation: Hipparchus was a tyrant, meaning he seized and maintained power in Athens through non-traditional means, exercising absolute authority over the city and its people.
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Study Hint 3
Question: In the context of Datis’s military campaigns, Athens was considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the first Persian invasion of Greece in 490 BC, Datis, a Median noble and admiral under Darius the Great, was specifically tasked with conquering Athens alongside Eretria, following the failure of Mardonius's previous attempt to subdue the Greek city-states.
Trivia Question Explanation: Datis and Artaphernes were jointly assigned the mission of subduing both Eretria and Athens, indicating that both cities were considered significant targets in the Persian strategy to expand their empire into Greece.
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Study Hint 4
Question: In the context of Epicureanism, Athens is most notably recognized as the location of…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Epicurus, a Greek philosopher who founded Epicureanism, established his school, 'The Garden,' in Athens, where he and his followers pursued philosophical discussions while living a simple, self-sufficient life focused on achieving tranquility and freedom from fear.
Trivia Question Explanation: Epicurus founded and operated his school, known as ‘The Garden,’ in Athens, where he and his followers lived simply and engaged in philosophical discourse as a means of achieving a tranquil life.
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Study Hint 5
Question: In the context of Phormio’s military career, Athens recognized his achievements with honors typically reserved for whom?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Phormio, an Athenian general and admiral, distinguished himself as a skilled naval commander during the Peloponnesian War, achieving notable victories in 428 BC. His contributions were highly regarded by Athens, as he was posthumously honored with both a statue on the Acropolis and a state funeral, placing him among Athens’ most celebrated admirals like Themistocles and Cimon.
Trivia Question Explanation: Phormio received a statue on the Acropolis and a state funeral, both honors traditionally bestowed upon those who demonstrated exceptional service and leadership in military endeavors within Athens.
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Study Hint 6
Question: In the context of Asopius’s military career, what ultimately led to the demise of Asopius and a significant portion of his Athenian forces?
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the Peloponnesian War, Athens dispatched Asopius, the son of the general Phormio, with a fleet of 30 ships to engage in naval operations around Laconia and Naupactus. While initially successful in sending reinforcements back to Athens, Asopius ultimately led a disastrous assault on Nericus, resulting in his death and the loss of most of his forces to the Leucadians.
Trivia Question Explanation: Asopius, after sending ships back to Athens, attacked Nericus but was overwhelmed by a larger Leucadian force during his retreat, leading to his death and the loss of most of his troops.
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Study Hint 7
Question: In the context of Demosthenes, Athens’ involvement in the Peloponnesian War saw him primarily functioning as what type of leader?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Demosthenes, an Athenian general who lived during the Peloponnesian War, was the son of Alcisthenes and died in 413 BC. His military career was directly tied to the conflicts and political landscape of Athens during this period.
Trivia Question Explanation: Demosthenes held a military leadership position for Athens during the Peloponnesian War, commanding forces and contributing to the city-state’s war efforts.
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Study Hint 8
Question: In the context of Draco's legislation, Athens transitioned from a system of justice primarily based on what practice?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Prior to Draco's reforms in Athens, justice was primarily administered through oral law and personal retribution, often resulting in cycles of violence known as blood feuds. Draco's introduction of a written legal code aimed to replace this system with a publicly accessible and court-enforced set of laws, though these laws were known for their severity.
Trivia Question Explanation: Before Draco codified Athenian law, disputes were often settled through personal vengeance and unwritten customs, leading to escalating conflicts between families and individuals.
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Study Hint 9
Question: In the context of Clitomachus, Athens became central to the continuation of which philosophical school of thought?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Clitomachus, a philosopher originally from Carthage, significantly impacted the intellectual landscape of Athens by becoming the head of the Platonic Academy around 127/6 BC, continuing the tradition of Academic skepticism established by his teacher, Carneades.
Trivia Question Explanation: Clitomachus was a dedicated follower of Carneades and continued to promote Academic skepticism after becoming the head of the Platonic Academy in Athens, ensuring the school's principles were preserved and disseminated.
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Study Hint 10
Question: In the context of Praxiteles’ work, Athens is considered the center of what significant artistic development?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Praxiteles, a sculptor from Athens during the 4th century BC, revolutionized sculpture by being the first to create life-size statues of nude female figures, a significant departure from previous artistic conventions. Though no original sculptures are definitively attributed to him, his influence is evident through surviving copies and descriptions by ancient writers like Pliny the Elder.
Trivia Question Explanation: Praxiteles, working in Athens, was the first sculptor to create life-size statues depicting nude female figures, marking a pivotal moment in the history of sculpture and representing a new level of naturalism in art.
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