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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. Each household has one of these, dedicated to a specific God.
(a) Outbuilding.
(b) Cross.
(c) Shrine.
(d) Room.

2. 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) Paved roads, aqueducts, and cities.
(d) Aqueducts, paved roads and farms.

3. The oligarchic government of thirty pro-Spartan aristocrats who rule the Athenians following the war with Sparta is called this.
(a) The Thirty Rulers.
(b) The Thirty Tyrants.
(c) The Thirty Angels.
(d) The Thirty Devils.

4. What do many Athenians do to unwanted children?
(a) Expose them to the elements to die.
(b) Give them up for adoption.
(c) Abort them.
(d) Murder them.

5. To stave off future attacks, the Athenians build this to help protect their city.
(a) A wall.
(b) A cannon.
(c) A bridge.
(d) A large gunship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The final day of the festival is devoted to this.

3. Who serve as police officers, in a sense, in Athens?

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

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

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