Which of the Following Statements Did Pericles Not Make in His

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements did Pericles not make in his famous oration?

• A)"We do not get into a state with our next-door neighbor if he enjoys himself in his own way, nor do we give him the kind of black looks which, though they do no real harm, still do hurt people's feelings."
• B)"When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law...."
• C)"Let me say that our system of government does not copy the institutions of our neighbors.It is more the case that God has made us a model to others, a light to the nations...."
• D)"We regard wealth as something to be properly used, rather than as something to boast about."
• E)"When our work is over, we are in a position to enjoy all kinds of recreation for our spirits."

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Definitions:

Chrysler Building

An iconic art deco skyscraper in New York City, notable for its terraced crown and stainless steel spire, once the world's tallest building upon its completion in 1930.

Art Deco

Descended from Art Nouveau, this movement of the 1920s and 1930s sought to upgrade industrial design as a “fine art” and to work new materials into decorative patterns that could be either machined or handcrafted. Characterized by streamlined, elongated, and symmetrical design.

William Van Alen

An American architect best known for designing the Chrysler Building in New York City, a classic example of Art Deco architecture.

My Egypt

A painting by Charles Demuth in 1927, part of the Precisionist movement, symbolically representing industrial America through the image of grain elevators.