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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. The first king of Athens is ________, who establishes worship of the Greek gods.
(a) Theseus.
(b) Pisistratus.
(c) Xerxes.
(d) Erechtheus.

2. This is the king of the Gods.
(a) Zeus.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Ares.

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

4. The young aristocratic girls who are responsible for the sacred fire of Vesta, goddess of the hearth, are called:
(a) Vestal Vipers.
(b) Vestal Virgins.
(c) Vestal vicars.
(d) Vestal priestesses.

5. An altar depicting ____ stands at one end of the mithraeum.
(a) Eros.
(b) Mithras.
(c) Judas.
(d) Isis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Roman religion is _______ in origin.

2. Much of the Greek clothing is made from this.

3. All jockeys of chariots belong to ______.

4. Caligula is assassinated, along with these individuals.

5. Early Athenian tragedies are based on these.

(see the answer key)

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