HERODOTUS, HISTORY
Book I

STUDY QUESTIONS

I.2 Why does Homer never bring up contradictory reports regarding the events in the Trojan war as Herodotus does the events in his history?

I.32 Explain Solon’s view of the benefits of worldly goods.

I.46-54 How did Croesus go about testing the veracity of the oracles? Might Jehovah actually have spoken through the pagan oracles?

I.88 Why did Croesus’ statement "What they are sacking and pillaging is yours." have such an impact on Cyrus.

I.91 What are the subtleties in the Oracles’ statements that lead Croesus to his downfall?

I.97 What situation leads the Medes to desire a king over them?

I.111 Compare Herodotus’ view of the gods with that of Homer.

I.129 Why does Astyages call Harpagus the "stupidest and most unjust man alive"?

I.191 Where in the Bible do we read of the events recounted in this section?

I.196 How did the Babylonians make sure that all of their girls were married, the pretty as well as the homely?