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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. Nero and his advisers blame these individuals for a great fire that guts central Rome.
(a) Haters of Nero.
(b) Jews.
(c) Christians.
(d) Foreigners.

2. These houses are cut into the hillside.
(a) Hill houses.
(b) Semi-detached houses.
(c) Workshop houses.
(d) Block houses.

3. In around 950 BC, Athens moves from a monarchy to this form of government.
(a) Communism.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Oligarchy.
(d) Dictatorship.

4. Although no pictures of these have been found, we know these existed in fifth century Athens.
(a) Engines.
(b) Cranes.
(c) Canons.
(d) Ships.

5. By the first century BC, theater is geared toward this.
(a) Political satire.
(b) Public taste.
(c) War.
(d) Humor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The final day of the festival is devoted to this.

3. The Great Hall offers shopping on this many levels.

4. How many members are there in the boule?

5. This is the common form of Athenian currency.

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