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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 population of Rome in the 2nd century AD is about this many.
(a) 1,200.
(b) 120,000.
(c) 12,000.
(d) 1,200,000.

2. Although no pictures of these have been found, we know these existed in fifth century Athens.
(a) Engines.
(b) Ships.
(c) Canons.
(d) Cranes.

3. Augustus fixes the number of senators at this number.
(a) 900.
(b) 100.
(c) 600.
(d) 300.

4. Nero and his advisers blame these individuals for a great fire that guts central Rome.
(a) Christians.
(b) Jews.
(c) Foreigners.
(d) Haters of Nero.

5. Under this ruler, a land-locked inner basin is built which is linked to the Tiber via a canal.
(a) Othello.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Claudius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Travelers do not travel at night because of these.

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.

3. The women of Athens are primarily expected to do this.

4. At the end of the sixth century, this type of government is in place.

5. These types of buildings are found only in Rome during this period.

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