Who was Mithras?

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Answers will vary. Mithras was the Persian god of light, truth, and victory over death. This god became very popular in Rome during the Late Empire period. The hope he offered was well received during this time, as Rome was in a disastrous decline. Page 280

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a. This type of ticket holder always arrives late. b. This type of ticket is easy to counterfeit. c. The resale value of these tickets always goes down. d. Ticket holders might scuffle in the venue over the best seats.

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Discuss the Parthenon as an example of High Classical culture in the ancient world

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The only comic plays to survive in the history of ancient Greek drama are those of the playwright Aristophanes, known for his wit directed against Athenian politics and current affairs

a. true b. false

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Who wrote the film music for the original King Kong?

A. Leonard Bernstein B. Max Steiner C. John Williams D. Bernard Hermann

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