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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. The ekklesia in fifth century Athens is the _________.
(a) Monarchy.
(b) Congress.
(c) Citizen assembly.
(d) Senate.

2. In 404 BC, these defense tools are demolished in a peace agreement.
(a) Canons.
(b) Arsenals.
(c) Ballistas.
(d) Long Walls.

3. The women of Athens are primarily expected to do this.
(a) Stay home and care for the family.
(b) Attend community theater events, and be highly social.
(c) Go to work, and support the family.
(d) Attend functions with her husband.

4. This is the common form of Athenian currency.
(a) Thesium.
(b) Drachma.
(c) Enchala.
(d) Dollirium.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many members are there in the boule?

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

4. Marriage in Athens is _______.

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

(see the answer key)

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