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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Athens, Pages 48 through 102.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To protect its food supply, Athens decides they require a strong navy, the architect of which is this person.
(a) Themistocles.
(b) Erechtheus.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Xerxes.

2. The athletic events are intended to train men for this.
(a) War.
(b) Sports.
(c) Farming.
(d) Gladiator fights.

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

4. To stave off future attacks, the Athenians build this to help protect their city.
(a) A cannon.
(b) A large gunship.
(c) A bridge.
(d) A wall.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The first king of Athens is ________, who establishes worship of the Greek gods.

2. These types of Athenian houses are often built in connection to other houses.

3. What do many Athenians do to unwanted children?

4. A great statue of this goddess stands inside the west end of the central isle of the Parthenon.

5. Priestesses answer practical questions of the present and future here.

(see the answer key)

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