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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Rome, Pages 150 through 189.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. These events have a high risk of injury or death.
(a) Chariot races.
(b) Track events.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Wrestling.

2. Roman religion is _______ in origin.
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Architectual.
(c) Agricultural.
(d) Natural.

3. Roman literature indicates this is widespread.
(a) Famine.
(b) Disease.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Adultery.

4. This person is the first to do a dramatic reading, thereby beginning the Greek drama.
(a) Hermes.
(b) Dionysus.
(c) Athena.
(d) Thespis.

5. A great statue of this goddess stands inside the west end of the central isle of the Parthenon.
(a) Aphrodites.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Athena.
(d) Demeter.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is estimated that the total Athenian military strength is around this many soldiers.

2. These houses are cut into the hillside.

3. This is where the boule meets.

4. The only female priesthood of Rome are these.

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

(see the answer key)

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