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Unit 4: Hellenistic Philosophy: How Can Humans Be Happy? Answers

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How was Cynicism shaped by the rough economic times after the fall of Alexander the Great?

A
The focus on wealth inspired people to work harder.
B
After Alexander died, religion became more popular.
C
Cynicism allowed for happiness even if life was not going well.
D
People wanted to focus on the simple things in life, so it was appealing.
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Why does Zeno’s interest in fortune telling contradict his other beliefs a bit?

A
He thought that gods were cruel but sought their advice.
B
He believed in focusing on this world but looked for divine advice.
C
He believed fate could not be changed yet wanted to know the future.
D
He required that others renounce gods but then sought insight from them.
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Epicurus’s views on the state directly contrast which philosopher’s?

A
Zeno
B
Lucretius
C
Diogenes
D
Antisthenes
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What is the focus of Lucretius’s poem “On the Nature of Things”?

A
a summary of Socratic philosophy
B
an overview of Epicurus’s philosophy
C
a theory of how the universe was created
D
an argument that nature would always be superior to man
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How would Stoics react is something really wonderful happened to them?

A
They would share the blessing with others.
B
They would accept it with a minimal reaction.
C
They would remove themselves from society.
D
They would wonder if they should thank the gods.
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Which BEST explains why the Stoics’ emphasis on the importance of kindness is society is a bit contradictory to their other beliefs?

A
They thought that kindness was the only way to convince people to be Stoics.
B
They often rejected all social conventions, so it is surprising they valued kindness.
C
They thought that gods created goodness, so people could not create it themselves.
D
They believed in fate, yet thought that people should work to create a kinder society.
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How did the meaning of Epicurus’s work change once the Romans began interpreting it?

A
The focus shifted from the body to politics.
B
The focus became excess rather than moderation.
C
The Romans added art, converting his work into a play.
D
The Romans believed that it was important to please the gods.
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How do skeptics address the fact that believing in nothing is not a practical way to live life?

A
They argue every point that they can think of.
B
They find their happiness in winning arguments.
C
They see themselves as elite among philosophers.
D
They agree that one should accept what seems true.
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Epicurus emphasized the physical life and meeting the needs of the body. Why was he opposed to overindulging the body?

A
He believed that the body would reject excess.
B
He wanted to avoid pain, and excess causes discomfort.
C
He tried a life of excess but found that it was not satisfying.
D
He felt that the rich indulged in excess and he wanted to be different.
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During the Hellenistic era, philosophers moved away from searches for universal truths and toward happiness. This led them to contemplate issues previous philosophers had considered in which branch of philosophy?

A
ethics
B
cynicism
C
astronomy
D
metaphysics

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