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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. This ruler is given the title of imperator and Augustus in 27 BC, which changes Rome from a Republic to a Principate.
(a) Caesar.
(b) Mark Anthony.
(c) Octavian.
(d) Cinna.

2. Sophocles is said to have introduced this.
(a) Masks.
(b) Music.
(c) Rhyme.
(d) Scenery.

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

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

5. The central activity of all Greek religion is this.
(a) Prayer.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Tithing.
(d) Service.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The first king of Athens is ________, who establishes worship of the Greek gods.

3. These objects are sparse, and generally made of wood.

4. Juries in Athens for criminal trials have a range of members that include this many people.

5. In 480 BC, a huge army under this Persian king breaks through the Spartan army at Thermopylae, and attacks Athens.

(see the answer key)

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