Weekly Wisdom Quiz

Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,

It’s that time of the week again…

Prove your knowledge of the ancient world with out Weekly Wisdom Quiz!

All questions are based on articles and resources published by Classical Wisdom in the past week. To help refresh your memory, a full roundup of these resources is available right after the questions, along with the answers.

So let’s dive in…

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1. Which famous shipwreck revealed an artifact thought to be the world’s first analog computer?
A. Antikythera Wreck
B. Titanic
C. Mycenaean Marvel
D. Alexandria Wreck

2. What genre best describes the Satyricon?
A. Epic
B. Historical chronicle
C. Philosophical treatise
D. Picaresque novel

3. Who coined the term “Greek Miracle” to describe the explosion of creativity in ancient Greece?
A. Herodotus
B. Edward Gibbon
C. Jacob Burckhardt
D. Aristotle

4. What kind of party is featured in the “Cena Trimalchionis” episode of the Satyricon?
A. A funeral wake
B. A wedding
C. A military feast
D. A lavish banquet

5. Who was known as the “Shadow Painter” and helped pioneer the chiaroscuro technique?
A. Polygnotus
B. Apelles
C. Pamphilos
D. Apollodorus

6. Which city-state was particularly noted for developing early democratic ideals?
A. Sparta
B. Athens
C. Corinth
D. Delphi

7. What class of Roman society is mocked in the Cena Trimalchionis?
A. Freedmen
B. Nobles
C. Senators
D. Soldiers

8. What theme connects the Satyricon to The Great Gatsby?
A. Class mobility and pretension
B. Romantic tragedy
C. Religious conflict
D. Political conspiracy

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✅ Answers

1. A. Antikythera Wreck (Archaeology or Grave Robbing?)

2. D. Picaresque novel (The Original Great Gatsby and its Author)

3. C. Jacob Burckhardt (‘The Greek Miracle?’ Podcast)

4. D. A lavish banquet (The Original Great Gatsby and its Author)

5. D. Apollodorus (Ancient Paint: Classical Wisdom Litterae)

6. B. Athens (‘The Greek Miracle?’ Podcast)

7. A. Freedmen (The Original Great Gatsby and its Author)

8. A. Class mobility and pretension (The Original Great Gatsby and its Author)

The Wisdom Scale

How wise are you, O seeker of ancient truths?

• 0–2: Novice Philosopher – You’ve taken your first sip from the Cup of Knowledge. Keep sipping!

• 3–4: Aspiring Sophos – The Oracle smiles upon your budding intellect.

• 5-7: Agora Adept – You could hold your own with the Seven Sages.

• 8: Master of the Classics – Aristotle would approve! Plato might even argue with you (and that’s high praise).

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Sean Kelly

Managing Editor

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