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Question 1

Hippocrates
 
  a. was the last Greek physician to ascribe divine origins to disease.
  b. was influenced by the thought of the early Greek cosmologists.
  c. combined magic and medicine.
  d. drew upon the information provided by oracles rather than observations to treat patients.
  e. all of the above

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What was the subject of prolific silver age writer Seneca's works?
 
  a. He rejected the Stoic ideal of political service for a carefree life of opulence.
  b. He satirized Rome's new rich class in his Satyricon.
  c. He composed philosophical letters on the theme of Stoicism.
  d. He died in a state of abject poverty despite remaining close friends with Nero.
  e. He took part in the successful assassination of Nero.



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Reply 2 on: Sep 12, 2019
Excellent


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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