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

2. Early Athenian tragedies are based on these.
(a) Well known legends.
(b) Personal stories.
(c) Children's literature.
(d) Bible stories.

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

4. _______ is the god of wine and emotion.
(a) Dionysus.
(b) Maenads.
(c) Athena.
(d) Hermes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 404 BC, these defense tools are demolished in a peace agreement.

2. The athletic events are intended to train men for this.

3. Punishments are administered according to this.

4. What do many Athenians do to unwanted children?

5. This is a process used in ancient Athens whereby if a certain number of individuals believe a person to be a threat to democracy, he or she can be banished from the city for ten years.

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