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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Rome, Pages 105 through 149.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Pythian games are held at this place.
(a) Delphi.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Olympia.
(d) Crete.

2. Living conditions in Rome are so dirty this ruler passes a decree ordering home owners to clean the areas in front of their homes.
(a) Claudius.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Othella.

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

4. The young aristocratic girls who are responsible for the sacred fire of Vesta, goddess of the hearth, are called:
(a) Vestal Vipers.
(b) Vestal vicars.
(c) Vestal priestesses.
(d) Vestal Virgins.

5. The central activity of all Greek religion is this.
(a) Tithing.
(b) Service.
(c) Sacrifice.
(d) Prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. This is built following the Persian retreat from Athens, and is a place where meetings can occur, philosophers can expound, and business can take place.

2. This is the best known storehouse for the equipment of the large Athenian navy.

3. The first king of Athens is ________, who establishes worship of the Greek gods.

4. To stave off future attacks, the Athenians build this to help protect their city.

5. Punishments are administered according to this.

(see the answer key)

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