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History of the Meditations

by euen · shared Aug 13, 2026
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Ancient History
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Ancient History
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Question mix
4 multiple choice · 6 written
Coverage
4 study sections
Marcus AureliusMeditationsHerodianArethas Of CaesareaLiterary Legacy
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Sneak peek · question 1

Who mentioned Marcus Aurelius' literary legacy in the mid-3rd century?

4 choices · multiple choice
    Question 02

    What is known about the early history of the Meditations?

    Question 03

    What is the earliest clear mention of the Meditations by another writer?

    Question 04

    What does the historian Herodian say about Marcus Aurelius' literary legacy?

    • A)
      He emphasized physical strength above all.
    • B)
      He was concerned with all aspects of excellence.
    • C)
      He primarily focused on military achievements.
    • D)
      He neglected Greek literature entirely.
    Question 05

    Who was the first to directly mention the Meditations and in what context did he refer to it?

    Question 06

    Who first directly mentioned the Meditations?

    Question 07

    Who sent a volume of the Meditations to Demetrius, Archbishop of Heracleia?

    • A)
      Arethas of Caesarea
    • B)
      John Tzetzes
    • C)
      Nicephorus Callistus
    • D)
      Lucian
    Question 08

    Who read the Meditations a hundred times?

    Question 09

    Who was responsible for the first printed edition of the Meditations?

    • A)
      Wilhelm Xylander
    • B)
      Conrad Gesner
    • C)
      Andreas Gesner
    • D)
      Michael Toxites
    Question 10

    What is significant about Wilhelm Xylander's edition of the Meditations published in 1558 or 1559?