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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. There are 144 of these in Rome, according to historical record.
(a) Horse stables.
(b) Houses.
(c) Public toilets.
(d) Farms.

2. This is where all public and political life are conducted.
(a) The Palatine.
(b) The Forum.
(c) The Comitium.
(d) The Quirnal.

3. Three of the most significant works of ancient Rome are:
(a) Paved roads, sewer systems, and theater.
(b) Aqueducts, paved roads and sewer systems.
(c) Aqueducts, paved roads and farms.
(d) Paved roads, aqueducts, and cities.

4. 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.
(a) The Agora.
(b) The Long Walls.
(c) The Painted Stoa.
(d) The Acropolis.

5. Caligula is succeeded by this person, whom many believed is stupid, due to physical ailments.
(a) Augustus.
(b) Maximus.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Celete.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Augustus fixes the number of senators at this number.

3. This invention helps make way for the building of the Colosseum, the Baths of Trajan and the Temple of Venus.

4. Rome's position on the this river provides it with a great defensive posture.

5. Magistrates address the assembly here.

(see the answer key)

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