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In Arts / High School | 2014-10-29

Which of the following statements about the tragedies of Euripides and Sophocles is correct?

A. Their works were performed as part of religious festivals.
B. The Athenian government paid citizens to attend performances of their tragedies.
C. They were written when Athens' democracy and empire was at its peak.
D. All of the answers are correct.

Asked by CatheyBarba

Answer (2)

All of the answers were correct, which suggested that the Athenians were a bit too religous and bribing for their own good. Hope this helps!

Answered by icedraptor88 | 2024-06-10

The correct answer is option D: All of the answers are correct. Euripides and Sophocles' works were performed at religious festivals, the Athenian government subsidized attendance, and they wrote during Athens' Golden Age. These elements illustrate the significance of tragedies in ancient Greek society.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-06-13