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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Rome, Pages 190 through 251.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This is where all public and political life are conducted.
(a) The Quirnal.
(b) The Palatine.
(c) The Comitium.
(d) The Forum.

2. This altar is built on the Campus Martius to commemorate the victories of the emperor in Spain.
(a) Forum Romanum.
(b) Ara Pacis.
(c) Forum Augustum.
(d) Livia.

3. Streets are so narrow and dangerous, these are generally banned.
(a) Wheeled vehicles.
(b) Chariots.
(c) Horses.
(d) Military vehicles.

4. Caligula is succeeded by this person, whom many believed is stupid, due to physical ailments.
(a) Celete.
(b) Maximus.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Augustus.

5. This is the most famous Roman drain.
(a) Tiberus Minima.
(b) Tiberus Maxima.
(c) Cloaca Minima.
(d) Cloaca Maxima.

Short Answer Questions

1. Authors suggest there is a link between the theater and this.

2. The poor, unlike the wealthy, often live in these.

3. Places that serve hot food are important because of this.

4. Living conditions in Rome are so dirty this ruler passes a decree ordering home owners to clean the areas in front of their homes.

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

(see the answer key)

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