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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 404 BC, these defense tools are demolished in a peace agreement.
(a) Canons.
(b) Ballistas.
(c) Arsenals.
(d) Long Walls.

2. Sophocles is said to have introduced this.
(a) Rhyme.
(b) Music.
(c) Masks.
(d) Scenery.

3. This is the market place and political center of Athens in the fifth century.
(a) Persia.
(b) Forum.
(c) Agora.
(d) Attica.

4. This many main Gods are worshiped in Athens.
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eighty.
(d) Two.

5. It is estimated that the total Athenian military strength is around this many soldiers.
(a) Half a million.
(b) 4500.
(c) 450.
(d) 45,000.

6. This is the amount sculptors are paid per sculpture for working on the sculptures from the Erechtheum.
(a) 100 drachmae.
(b) 6000 drachmae.
(c) 1000 drachmae.
(d) 60 drachmae.

7. These objects are sparse, and generally made of wood.
(a) Bathtubs.
(b) Window frames.
(c) Furniture.
(d) Doorways.

8. This is where the boule meets.
(a) Bouleuterion.
(b) The Acropolis.
(c) Boulestoa.
(d) Agora.

9. The ekklesia in fifth century Athens is the _________.
(a) Senate.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Citizen assembly.
(d) Congress.

10. Over half the population of Attica are this.
(a) Politicians.
(b) Philosophers.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Businessmen.

11. These events have a high risk of injury or death.
(a) Track events.
(b) Chariot races.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Wrestling.

12. In 487 BC, laws are passed that dictate candidates for archonship must be chosen in this manner, instead of being elected.
(a) By lot.
(b) By chance.
(c) By an election of kings.
(d) By assembly.

13. These rooms are so small, they are difficult to distinguish among the ruins of Athenian ruins.
(a) Bathrooms.
(b) Kitchens.
(c) Living rooms.
(d) Dining rooms.

14. These types of Athenian houses are often built in connection to other houses.
(a) Hill houses.
(b) Block houses.
(c) Workshop houses.
(d) Semi-detached houses.

15. This is the best known storehouse for the equipment of the large Athenian navy.
(a) Arsenal of Athens.
(b) Arsenal of Delphi.
(c) Arsenal of Philon.
(d) Arsenal of Phaleron.

Short Answer Questions

1. In around 950 BC, Athens moves from a monarchy to this form of government.

2. This is the common form of Athenian currency.

3. These allow state payments to be made for performance of civic duty, thereby allowing the poor to participate in politics.

4. Domestic slaves are treated as these.

5. This is the king of the Gods.

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