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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Rome, Pages 105 through 149.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the sixth century, this type of government is in place.
(a) Republican.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Communism.
(d) Dictatorship.

2. In 487 BC, laws are passed that dictate candidates for archonship must be chosen in this manner, instead of being elected.
(a) By an election of kings.
(b) By assembly.
(c) By chance.
(d) By lot.

3. This is the political and legal center of the city of Athens.
(a) The Acropolis.
(b) The Long Walls.
(c) The Oracle.
(d) The Agora.

4. The most famous Athenian trial is that of this person.
(a) Socrates.
(b) Erechtheus.
(c) Xanxes.
(d) Themistocles.

5. Magistrates address the assembly here.
(a) Forum.
(b) Gallic.
(c) Apex.
(d) Comitium.

Short Answer Questions

1. This is found on the walls of many houses during the excavations at Olynthus in the 1930s.

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

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

4. Three of the most significant works of ancient Rome are:

5. Streets are so narrow and dangerous, these are generally banned.

(see the answer key)

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