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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Rome, Pages 190 through 251.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This is the amount sculptors are paid per sculpture for working on the sculptures from the Erechtheum.
(a) 100 drachmae.
(b) 60 drachmae.
(c) 6000 drachmae.
(d) 1000 drachmae.

2. The Theater of Marcellus is dedicated in this time.
(a) 13 or 11 AD.
(b) 20 or 21 AD.
(c) 13 or 11 BC.
(d) 20 or 21 BC.

3. In first century AD, this is introduced, based on the use of concrete with brick.
(a) New flooring.
(b) New roofs.
(c) New architecture.
(d) New marble structures.

4. Magistrates address the assembly here.
(a) Gallic.
(b) Apex.
(c) Comitium.
(d) Forum.

5. Grain to feed the population comes from here.
(a) Egypt and North Africa.
(b) Europe and North America.
(c) South Africa and China.
(d) Egypt and China.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Roman literature indicates this is widespread.

3. What is / are the most common forms of punishment in ancient Athens?

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

5. This altar is built on the Campus Martius to commemorate the victories of the emperor in Spain.

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