World Literature 1 Final Exam Review – Flashcards
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In the Enuma Elish (the Babylonian Creation Story), what is the first man created from?
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blood and bone
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In Genesis' account of the creation of the universe, all of the following are present, except:
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light
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According to the myth of the ages or races of men, the age/race of ________ was born from ash trees and was known for their violent behavior, which eventually led to their destruction.
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bronze
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Which of the following primordial elements was not present at the creation of the universe in Hesiod's Theogony?
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Eris
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The goddess Aphrodite was born from the sea foam surrounding the mutilated genitals of:
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Ouranos
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Over what region does Gilgamesh reign as king?
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Uruk
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At the request of the gods, Humbaba guards _______.
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a grove of cedar trees
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Each of the following details describes a similarity between the flood accounts found in Genesis and Gilgamesh, except:
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animals are placed on a ship
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On the brink of death, Enkidu curses all of the following, except:
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Gilgamesh
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Odysseus' request that Polyphemus give him and his crew "the gifts that are due to strangers" is an example of what concept?
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xenia
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Odysseus' return to Ithaca is, in part, impeded by the interference of _________, who seeks to avenge the blinding of the Cyclops Polyphemus.
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Poseidon
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Gilgamesh is to Ishtar as Odysseus is to _______.
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Circe
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When Medea first explains her plan to the chorus for retaliating against Jason for breaking his marriage oath, which of the following actions is not initially part of that revenge plot?
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killing her children
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__________, the king of Athens, offers Medea refuge after her banishment from Corinth.
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Aegeus
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The chorus attempts to stop Medea from killing her children by:
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praying to the gods
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Medea's appearance in a chariot above the stage at the conclusion of the play is an example of ________, suggesting that her actions are god-like or endorsed by the gods.
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apotheosis
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During the reign of which Roman ruler did Virgil write the Aeneid?
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Augustus
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What does Hector tell Aeneas to do as the Greeks attack Troy?
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to take the household gods of the city and flee
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As Troy falls to the Greeks, Aeneas see Ulysses (Odysseus) ________.
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guarding items stolen from religious shrines
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Why is Dido initially hesitant to become romantically involved with Aeneas?
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She made a vow to never love again after her husband's death
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Rama is an avatar of what Hindu deity?
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Vishnu
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What character in The Ramayana is described in the quote? "You have become so thoroughly infatuated and addicted to sense-pleasure that you are unfit to be a king any longer. The people lose all respect for the king who is only interested in his own pleasure and neglects his royal duties."
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Ravana
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Which of the following is not an animal-like helper who assists Rama in his search for Sita?
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Surpanahka
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Why is Rama sent into exile?
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Because Kaikeyi wants her son Bharata to be king
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What does Rama do when he is reunited with Sita?
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He rejects her because he thinks she is no longer pure.
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The refusal of Beowulf's retainers to help him fight the dragon is an example of what?
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violation of comitatus
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Who serves as the thyle for Hrothgar's court by questioning Beowulf's boasts upon his arrival?
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Unferth
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The story of Hildeburh, told by Hrothgar's scop (bard), and the characters of Wealtheow and Freawaru reflect what aspect of Anglo-Saxon/ Germanic society?
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the use of women as peace-weavers
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Who is Grendel a descendant of?
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Cain
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According to Wiglaf, what is likely to happen to the Geats after Beowulf's death?
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They will be attacked by their enemies and be destroyed.
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Dante was exiled from the city of Florence in 1302 because of his affiliation with the _______.
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White Guelphs
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In Dante's Inferno, which of the following is not considered a sin of incontinence?
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hypocrisy
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Which of the following pairs does not properly match the person with the sin for which they are punished in the Inferno?
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Dido: committing suicide
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Dante learns that ________, indirectly responsible for his exile, will be punished in Hell for simony.
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Boniface VIII
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What creature, with the face of an honest man and the body of a serpent, transports Dante and Virgil between the seventh and eighth circles of Hell?
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Geryon
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What is the name of Shahrazard's husband in The Thousand and One Night?
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Shahrayar
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At the beginning of The Thousand and One Nights, why do the two brothers/kings go on a journey together?
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to find someone whose suffering is greater than their own
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In the tale of the Merchant and the Demon, why does the Demon want to kill the Merchant?
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for killing his son with the pit of a date
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In the tale of the Fisherman and the Demon, the Fisherman's situation is reflected in what character?
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the sage Duban
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In the tale of the Enchanted King, which of the following actions is not part of the Queen's revenge on her husband?
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She removes the king's ability to speak
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a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
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allegory
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In Laustic, the box into which the knight-lover places the body of the dead nightingale resembles this container used for religious relics, including the remains of saints
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reliquary
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This term is used to describe a medieval concept of love that features idealized behavior and incorporates imagery from religion and the feudal relationship between a lord and his knight-retainer
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courtly love or fin' amor
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This Japanese term means impermanence.
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mujo
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The name of this fictional place, which contains no lawyers but plenty of slaves, means "nowhere," but also sounds like the Greek phrase meaning "good place."
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utopia
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In Latin, this word means a heroic woman who has the courage of a man and is used to describe Dido in the Book of the City of Ladies.
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virago
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Raphael Hythloday, syphogrant, and Thomas More
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Utopia
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The Tupinamba, the Portuguese, and "a simple crude fellow"
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Montaigne's "Of Cannibals"
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Christine, Reason, and many Amazons
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The Book of the City of Ladies
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Kenreimon'in, Atsumori, and the Nun of the Second Rank
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Tales of the Heiki
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Not Right Now, Hunahpu, and Seven Death
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Popol Vuh
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Towards the end of The Tales of the Heiki, the Nun of Second Rank jumps into the ocean with the emperor and two of the three items known as _________.
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imperial regalia
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Containing multiple layers of meaning, Christine de Pizan's Book of the City of Ladies can be classified as a/an __________.
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allegory (of ideas)
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Montaigne's attitude towards the cannibalism of the Tupinamba is an example of __________.
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cultural relativism
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In Utopia, politicians who have backroom meetings and spouses who commit adultery twice are punished by _________.
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death
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Popol Vuh provides a history of the _______, the indigenous people of Guatemala from the creation of the universe to the arrival of the Spanish.
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Quiche Mayans
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In The Book of the City of Ladies, Christine reinterprets figures from classical mythology, including this goddess of war and wisdom.
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Minerva
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An intellectual movement of the early modern period noted for its belief in the centrality of humans in the universe, and its emphasis on the importance of classical culture and the superiority of reason over passion.
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humanism
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The Tales of the Heike ultimately attributes the fall of the Heiki/Taira to this clan head.
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Kiyomori
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Montaigne's portrayal of the Tupinamba as embodying the innate goodness of humanity, untainted by the influence of society, is an example of this concept
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noble savage
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Popol Vuh's account of the creation of the universe borrows elements from this text.
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Genesis
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In Popol Vuh, the first four men are created from this material.
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corn
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In Lanval, this many young maidens precede the appearance of Lanval's fairylover, whom Lanval later joins by jumping on the back of her horse as she leaves the court
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4
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In The Tales of the Heike, Tadanori requests enough time to make 10 invocations before his death as part of his adherence to this religion.
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Pure Land Buddhism
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According to Montaigne, the Tupinamba comment on 2 "amazing" features of French society: that the poor do not rise up in violence against the wealthy and ______.
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their child king
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Utopians are required to move from their homes after this many years.
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10
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More's Utopia is an example of ________, a community that seeks the happiness, health, and safety of all of the people who dwell within it
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commonwealth
