Was it Aeschylus?
Historical Figures 20 Questions
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13. It was not.
Was is Sophocles?
It was Sophocles!
Sophocles was the master of Greek tragedy. He wrote as many as 120 plays, winning up to 24 of 30 competitions, but only 7 today survive. These plays, primarily surrounding the characters Oedipus and Antipode, are considered some of the greatest works of tragedy ever written. Sophocles served Athens as a politician under Pericles, and was renowned widely in Ancient Greece.
Sophocles was the master of Greek tragedy. He wrote as many as 120 plays, winning up to 24 of 30 competitions, but only 7 today survive. These plays, primarily surrounding the characters Oedipus and Antipode, are considered some of the greatest works of tragedy ever written. Sophocles served Athens as a politician under Pericles, and was renowned widely in Ancient Greece.
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Was this person born on or after Jan 1, 1 AD?
1. Yes, this person was born on or after January 1, 1 AD.
Was this person born on or after Jan 1, 1000 ad?
2. Yes, this person was born on or after January 1, 1000 AD.
Was this person European?
3. Yes, this person was European.
Was this person a politician?
4. This person held a political office. However, he is best remembered for other accomplishments.
Was this person's prime area of influence artistic?
Was this person born on or after Jan 1, 1850?
5. No, the person's prime area of influence was not artistic.
6. No, the person was born before January 1, 1850.
6. No, the person was born before January 1, 1850.
Was this person a scientist?
7. Yes, this person was a scientist.
Was the person born after Jan 1, 1600?
8. Yes, this person was born after January 1, 1600.