What Is Historically Significant About Hesiod's Works and Days

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is historically significant about Hesiod's Works and Days?

• A) This work includes important details about agricultural production and social conditions.
• B) This work provides an economic record of grain and olive oil exports.
• C) The work documents the political implications of trade routes through the Adriatic Sea.
• D) Hesiod reveals his own narrative within this work, the first known autobiography written.

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Definitions:

Political Speech

Expressions related to the government, politics, or public affairs, highly protected under the freedom of speech in many democratic societies.

First Amendment

an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

Police Power

The inherent authority of a government to impose regulations to ensure the safety, health, welfare, and morals of the community.

Interstate Commerce

Refers to any work, business, or transportation that crosses state boundaries or involves more than one state.