In Which Way Did the Greeks Treat History Differently Than

question 58

Multiple Choice

In which way did the Greeks treat history differently than people in Egypt and the Middle East?

• A)The Greeks looked for patterns that made the past meaningful.
• B)The Greeks accumulated data of historical events.
• C)The Greeks dismissed history's panorama as a byproduct.
• D)The Greeks regarded history as a struggle between the gods.
• E)The Greeks focused on the religious significance of events.

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