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The designation 'Pseudo-Plutarch' refers to Plutarch's own lesser-known or unpublished works.
Answer: False
The designation 'Pseudo-Plutarch' refers to works falsely attributed to Plutarch by unknown authors, not to Plutarch's own lesser-known or unpublished writings.
Pseudepigrapha are texts that are genuinely authored by the person they are attributed to.
Answer: False
Pseudepigrapha are texts that are falsely attributed to a specific author. This practice is distinct from genuine authorship, where the text is authentically written by the named individual.
What does the conventional designation 'Pseudo-Plutarch' refer to?
Answer: Unknown authors whose works were falsely attributed to Plutarch.
The designation 'Pseudo-Plutarch' conventionally refers to the unknown authors responsible for works that were falsely attributed to the ancient Greek writer Plutarch.
Which of the following best defines 'pseudepigrapha' in the context of Pseudo-Plutarch?
Answer: Writings falsely attributed to a specific author.
In the context of Pseudo-Plutarch, 'pseudepigrapha' accurately defines writings that have been falsely attributed to a specific author, in this case, Plutarch.
The majority of works attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch originate from the classical period of the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.
Answer: False
The majority of works attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch are generally dated to late antiquity, specifically the 3rd to 4th centuries AD, distinguishing them chronologically from Plutarch's own classical period writings.
Works by Pseudo-Plutarch are generally dated earlier than Plutarch's authentic writings.
Answer: False
On the contrary, works attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch are typically dated later than Plutarch's authentic writings, belonging predominantly to the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, whereas Plutarch himself lived and wrote in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.
All texts attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch are confirmed to be from classical antiquity.
Answer: False
This assertion is incorrect; while many texts date to antiquity, some works attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch are known to originate from later periods, including the medieval era, and some are identified as Renaissance forgeries.
Pseudo-Plutarch's works are considered part of Plutarch's primary biographical works.
Answer: False
Pseudo-Plutarch's works are distinct from Plutarch's primary biographical works, such as the 'Parallel Lives.' They are considered separate attributions, often dating from later periods.
The work 'On the Malice of Herodotus' is attributed to Plutarch himself, not Pseudo-Plutarch.
Answer: False
The attribution of 'On the Malice of Herodotus' is complex. The assertion that it is definitively attributed solely to Plutarch himself and explicitly excluded from the 'Pseudo-Plutarch' category is contested or inaccurate within the context of this material.
What is the typical time period associated with the majority of works attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch?
Answer: 3rd to 4th century AD (Late Antiquity)
The majority of works attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch are typically dated to the period of Late Antiquity, specifically the 3rd to 4th centuries AD.
The philosophical work 'De Fato' (On Fate) is considered a 2nd-century Middle Platonic text falsely attributed to Plutarch.
Answer: True
The text identifies 'De Fato' (On Fate) as a significant philosophical work from the 2nd century AD, characterized by Middle Platonic thought, and it is recognized as being falsely attributed to Plutarch.
The work 'Stromateis' is valuable for understanding pre-Socratic philosophy, despite being falsely ascribed to Plutarch.
Answer: True
The work 'Stromateis' is indeed considered valuable for its insights into pre-Socratic philosophy, notwithstanding its misattribution to Plutarch.
'The Doctrines of the Philosophers' is a work detailing the philosophical beliefs of various thinkers.
Answer: True
Indeed, 'The Doctrines of the Philosophers,' also known by its Latin title 'Placita Philosophorum,' is a compilation that details the philosophical tenets and beliefs of numerous ancient thinkers.
The Latin title for 'The Doctrines of the Philosophers' is 'Peri tōn areskontōn tois philosophois physikōn dogmatōn'.
Answer: False
The Latin title for 'The Doctrines of the Philosophers' is 'Placita Philosophorum.' The phrase 'Peri tōn areskontōn tois philosophois physikōn dogmatōn' is its Greek title.
The author of 'The Doctrines of the Philosophers' relied on the lost work of the Peripatetic philosopher Aetius.
Answer: True
The compilation 'The Doctrines of the Philosophers' is understood to have relied heavily on the now-lost work of the Peripatetic philosopher Aetius.
'Consolatio ad Apollonium' is a philosophical treatise on the nature of consolation.
Answer: False
While 'Consolatio ad Apollonium' offers solace, it is not primarily a philosophical treatise on the abstract nature of consolation, but rather a direct address intended to comfort a specific individual named Apollonius.
The text suggests that 'De Fato' is a genuine work by Plutarch.
Answer: False
The provided text indicates that 'De Fato' is considered a 2nd-century Middle Platonic text and is falsely attributed to Plutarch, rather than being a genuine work by him.
Which philosophical work, found in Plutarch's Moralia, is identified as a 2nd-century Middle Platonic text?
Answer: De Fato (On Fate)
'De Fato' (On Fate) is identified as a 2nd-century Middle Platonic text that has been included in editions of Plutarch's Moralia.
What is the significance of the work 'Stromateis' mentioned in the text?
Answer: It provides crucial information about pre-Socratic philosophy.
The work 'Stromateis' is significant as it offers valuable information concerning pre-Socratic philosophy, despite its misattribution to Plutarch.
What is the Latin title for the work commonly known as 'The Doctrines of the Philosophers'?
Answer: Placita Philosophorum
The Latin title for the work commonly known as 'The Doctrines of the Philosophers' is 'Placita Philosophorum'.
Which philosopher's lost work was a key source for 'The Doctrines of the Philosophers'?
Answer: Aetius
The Peripatetic philosopher Aetius's lost work served as a key source for the compilation known as 'The Doctrines of the Philosophers'.
What is the likely purpose of the work 'Consolatio ad Apollonium'?
Answer: To offer comfort to someone named Apollonius.
The likely purpose of 'Consolatio ad Apollonium' (Consolation to Apollonius) is to provide comfort and solace to an individual named Apollonius.
The work 'Placita Philosophorum' is primarily concerned with:
Answer: The doctrines and beliefs of various philosophers.
'Placita Philosophorum' is primarily concerned with cataloging and presenting the doctrines and beliefs of a wide range of philosophers.
The 'Lives of the Ten Orators' provides biographical information on prominent Athenian public speakers.
Answer: True
The 'Lives of the Ten Orators' serves as a valuable source of biographical information concerning the most prominent public speakers from ancient Athens.
The Greek title for 'Lives of the Ten Orators' is 'Vitae decem oratorum'.
Answer: False
The Greek title for 'Lives of the Ten Orators' is Βίοι τῶν δέκα ῥητόρων (Bioi tōn dēka rhētorōn), while 'Vitae decem oratorum' is its Latin translation.
The 'Lives of the Ten Orators' is believed to be based on the work of Caecilius of Calacte.
Answer: True
Scholarly analysis suggests that the 'Lives of the Ten Orators' draws significantly from, or is based upon, the work of Caecilius of Calacte.
'Parallela Minora' is an alternative title for the work 'Greek and Roman Parallel Stories'.
Answer: True
'Parallela Minora,' which translates to 'Minor Parallels,' is indeed an alternative title for the work commonly known as 'Greek and Roman Parallel Stories'.
What is the primary subject of the work known as 'Lives of the Ten Orators'?
Answer: Biographies of prominent public speakers from ancient Athens.
The primary subject of the 'Lives of the Ten Orators' is the biographical accounts of prominent public speakers who were active in ancient Athens.
The 'Lives of the Ten Orators' is suggested to share a common source with the works of which other figure?
Answer: Photius I of Constantinople
It is suggested that the 'Lives of the Ten Orators' may derive from a common source with the writings of Photius I of Constantinople.
What is the alternative title for the work 'Greek and Roman Parallel Stories'?
Answer: Parallela Minora
'Parallela Minora' is the alternative title for the work 'Greek and Roman Parallel Stories'.
What is the Greek title for 'Lives of the Ten Orators'?
Answer: Βίοι τῶν δέκα ῥητόρων
The Greek title for 'Lives of the Ten Orators' is Βίοι τῶν δέκα ῥητόρων (Bioi tōn dēka rhētorōn).
'De Musica' is a treatise concerning the nature and characteristics of ancient musical instruments.
Answer: False
'De Musica,' attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch, is a treatise focused on the theory and practice of music, rather than specifically on the nature and characteristics of ancient musical instruments.
The treatise 'Whether Fire or Water is More Useful' presents a debate on the relative importance of these two elements.
Answer: True
This treatise engages in a comparative discussion concerning the relative utility and importance of the elements fire and water.
'De fluviis' primarily focuses on the geographical features of rivers and mountains.
Answer: True
The work 'De fluviis' centers its discussion on geographical features, specifically rivers and mountains, often detailing their names and characteristics.
The Greek title for 'De fluviis' is 'On Rivers or About the Names of Rivers and Mountains'.
Answer: False
The Greek title for 'De fluviis' is Περὶ ποταμῶν καὶ ὀρῶν ἐπωνυμίας (Peri potamōn kai orōn epōnumias), which translates to 'On Rivers or About the Names of Rivers and Mountains.' The latter phrase is a description, not the direct Greek title.
'De Homero' is a work dedicated to the study of the ancient Greek epic poet Homer.
Answer: True
The treatise 'De Homero' is indeed dedicated to the scholarly study and discussion of the renowned ancient Greek epic poet, Homer.
'De Unius in Re Publica Dominatione' discusses the merits of democratic governance over monarchy.
Answer: False
'De Unius in Re Publica Dominatione' (On the Rule of One in the Republic) primarily discusses the concept and implications of monarchical or singular rule within a state, rather than advocating for democratic governance.
The work 'De Musica' attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch is a treatise on what subject?
Answer: The theory and practice of music
The treatise 'De Musica' (On Music) is dedicated to the theoretical and practical aspects of music, attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch.
What is the central theme of the treatise 'Whether Fire or Water is More Useful'?
Answer: A discussion on the relative utility or importance of fire and water.
The central theme of the treatise 'Whether Fire or Water is More Useful' is a comparative analysis of the utility and importance attributed to fire and water.
The work 'De fluviis' primarily discusses which geographical features?
Answer: Rivers and mountains
'De fluviis' primarily discusses geographical features, specifically focusing on rivers and mountains.
What is the subject of the work 'De Homero'?
Answer: The study and discussion of the poet Homer.
The work 'De Homero' (On Homer) is dedicated to the scholarly study and discussion concerning the ancient Greek poet Homer and is attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch.
The title 'De Unius in Re Publica Dominatione' translates to which political concept?
Answer: On the Rule of One in the Republic
The title 'De Unius in Re Publica Dominatione' translates directly to 'On the Rule of One in the Republic,' referring to a system of governance by a single ruler.
Some works identified as Pseudo-Plutarch were included in Plutarch's Moralia collection.
Answer: True
Indeed, certain works attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch have been incorporated into various editions of Plutarch's extensive collection known as the Moralia.
The work 'Pro Nobilitate' (Noble Lineage) is a genuine ancient Greek text.
Answer: False
The work 'Pro Nobilitate' (Noble Lineage) is not a genuine ancient Greek text; it has been identified as a Renaissance forgery, specifically authored by Arnoul Le Ferron.
Arnoul Le Ferron is credited with writing the Renaissance forgery 'Pro Nobilitate'.
Answer: True
Scholarly research has identified Arnoul Le Ferron as the author of the Renaissance forgery 'Pro Nobilitate' (Noble Lineage), published under the name Arnoldus Ferronus in 1556.
The 'Parallel Lives' and the 'Moralia' are the two main collections of Plutarch's writings mentioned.
Answer: True
The text explicitly identifies the 'Parallel Lives' and the 'Moralia' as the two principal collections comprising Plutarch's authentic writings.
'De genio Socratis' is mentioned as a work included in some editions of Plutarch's Moralia.
Answer: True
The work 'De genio Socratis' is noted as being included within certain editions of Plutarch's 'Moralia' collection.
Which of the following works attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch is identified as a Renaissance forgery?
Answer: Pro Nobilitate (Noble Lineage)
'Pro Nobilitate' (Noble Lineage) is identified as a Renaissance forgery, authored by Arnoul Le Ferron.
Which of the following is NOT one of the two primary collections of Plutarch's writings mentioned in the text?
Answer: The Histories
The text explicitly mentions the 'Parallel Lives' and the 'Moralia' as the two primary collections of Plutarch's writings; 'The Histories' is not listed among them.
Some texts attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch were included in editions of which collection?
Answer: Only the Moralia
Certain texts attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch were included in some editions of Plutarch's 'Moralia' collection.
Which of the following works is NOT explicitly mentioned as being attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch in the source text?
Answer: Parallel Lives
The 'Parallel Lives' are Plutarch's authentic biographical works and are not attributed to Pseudo-Plutarch.
What does the title 'Pro Nobilitate' mean?
Answer: Noble Lineage
The title 'Pro Nobilitate' translates from Latin to 'Noble Lineage'.