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

2. Roman literature indicates this is widespread.
(a) Disease.
(b) Famine.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Poverty.

3. Rome's position on the this river provides it with a great defensive posture.
(a) Tiber.
(b) Martius.
(c) Via Salaria.
(d) Palatine.

4. This is likely used as an auditorium or waiting room for those waiting for imperial audience.
(a) Basilica,
(b) Domus Flavia.
(c) Aula Regia.
(d) South west terraces.

5. These allow state payments to be made for performance of civic duty, thereby allowing the poor to participate in politics.
(a) The Boule and levies.
(b) Taxes.
(c) The Boule and tributes.
(d) Tributes and levies.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. These, built in 312 BC, provide a reliable source of water for Romans.

3. This is the market place and political center of Athens in the fifth century.

4. Roman foods are often highly _____.

5. Hairstyles of women vary according to this.

(see the answer key)

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