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

2. These are used to channel water to the city of Athens.
(a) Gold ditches.
(b) Metal pipes.
(c) Clay pipes.
(d) Glass pipes.

3. The oligarchic government of thirty pro-Spartan aristocrats who rule the Athenians following the war with Sparta is called this.
(a) The Thirty Angels.
(b) The Thirty Tyrants.
(c) The Thirty Rulers.
(d) The Thirty Devils.

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

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 tributes.
(b) The Boule and levies.
(c) Tributes and levies.
(d) Taxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ancient walls around the city are believed to have been built in ____.

2. In around 950 BC, Athens moves from a monarchy to this form of government.

3. Wealthy sons of Athenians are tutored by these, beginning around age seven.

4. Marriage in Athens is _______.

5. The most famous Athenian trial is that of this person.

(see the answer key)

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