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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Athens, Pages 9 through 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This is the best known storehouse for the equipment of the large Athenian navy.
(a) Arsenal of Phaleron.
(b) Arsenal of Athens.
(c) Arsenal of Philon.
(d) Arsenal of Delphi.

2. Juries in Athens for criminal trials have a range of members that include this many people.
(a) 2001 - 20,001 people.
(b) 201 - 2001 people.
(c) 1 - 21 people.
(d) 21 - 201 people.

3. Wealthy sons of Athenians are tutored by these, beginning around age seven.
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Women.
(d) Slaves.

4. The city is accessed through many of these built into the city walls.
(a) Ladders.
(b) Gates,
(c) Windows.
(d) Dungeons.

5. Ancient walls around the city are believed to have been built in ____.
(a) 6th century BC.
(b) Both 5th and 6th century BC.
(c) 5th century BC.
(d) 8th century AD.

Short Answer Questions

1. This is the common form of Athenian currency.

2. These are used to channel water to the city of Athens.

3. In 487 BC, laws are passed that dictate candidates for archonship must be chosen in this manner, instead of being elected.

4. Much of the Greek clothing is made from this.

5. These allow state payments to be made for performance of civic duty, thereby allowing the poor to participate in politics.

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