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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. ___________ is credited with building the first stage.
(a) Hermes.
(b) Xerxes.
(c) Pericles.
(d) Thespis.

2. The women of Athens are primarily expected to do this.
(a) Attend functions with her husband.
(b) Go to work, and support the family.
(c) Attend community theater events, and be highly social.
(d) Stay home and care for the family.

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

4. Criminal trials are heard by these, whose decisions are binding for all parties.
(a) Magistrates.
(b) Emporors.
(c) Judges.
(d) Senate.

5. These houses are cut into the hillside.
(a) Workshop houses.
(b) Block houses.
(c) Hill houses.
(d) Semi-detached houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. This is used even in ancient Rome to access buildings during construction.

2. At the age of eighteen, Athenian boys must attend this.

3. The ekklesia in fifth century Athens is the _________.

4. This ruler of Rome is convinced he is a god.

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

(see the answer key)

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