In Considering Various Ways of Defining a "Good Death," Which

question 34

Multiple Choice

In considering various ways of defining a "good death," which of the following statements about ancient Greece is true?

• A) Dying at a young age was considered a misfortune, whereas in our society we want to "live hard and die young."
• B) Dying at a young age was considered exceptional luck, whereas in our society it is considered a misfortune.
• C) People did not treasure their young the way we do.
• D) People believed that when a person died young they were in a properly sanctified state and this resulted in a good death.

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