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

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

3. Most houses have lavatories, consisting of these.
(a) Clay vases and seats.
(b) Seat and bucket.
(c) Toilet and running water.
(d) Chamber pot and running water.

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

5. The Panathenaic Games are only for these people.
(a) Athenians.
(b) Women.
(c) All Greeks.
(d) Slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. This is the market place and political center of Athens in the fifth century.

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

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

4. Early Athenian tragedies are based on these.

5. The city is accessed through many of these built into the city walls.

(see the answer key)

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