AROL 235 Final, Fall 2007

Dr. Hermann Genz 23.01.2008 Final Examination for AROL 235 Please remember to write your name on the sheet with the multiple choice questions. In your own interest please write in a way that I can read your text! I: Multiple choice questions Question 1 (2%): During his lifetime the Hittite king was regarded as ٱ a god ٱ a human ٱ a hero with supernatural powers Question 2 (2%): The language used for the international correspondence between kings was ٱ the cuneiform script ٱ Hittite ٱ Akkadian Question 3 (2%): Hittite potters were ٱ Non-specialists ٱ part-time specialists ٱ full-time specialists Question 4 (2%): The Hittite king was elected by: ٱ the army ٱ the gods ٱ the previous king Question 5 (2%): The Hittites referred to the Mycenaean Civilization as: ٱ Acheans ٱ Ahhiyawa ٱ Aššuwa II: Short definitions (answer in 4-5 sentences) Question 6 (5%): What were the main functions of the Hittite king? Question 7 (5%): What theories were suggested to explain the lack of commercial documents in the Hittite world? Which is the most likely explanation? Question 8 (5%): How could one become a slave in Hittite society? III: Essay questions Question 9 (25%): Describe the different techniques used by the Hittites for casting bronze objects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods? Question 10 (25%): Describe the main characteristics of Hittite religion. Question 11 (25%): What evidence do archaeology and Hittite sources contribute to the question: Did the Trojan War really take place?