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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. This ruler of Rome is convinced he is a god.
(a) Augustus.
(b) Maximus.
(c) Celete.
(d) Caligula.

3. The final writer of tragedy plays in Rome is this,
(a) Alexander.
(b) Secundus.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Pompeii.

4. Places that serve hot food are important because of this.
(a) Many homes do not have kitchens.
(b) Many cannot afford groceries.
(c) Many are single, and do not wish to cook for one.
(d) Many do not like dining at home.

5. The first cult in Rome is the cult of this.
(a) Christianity.
(b) The Great Mother.
(c) Cybele.
(d) Hellenistic.

6. Formal education of young women in Rome is _____.
(a) Mandatory.
(b) Rare.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Haphazard.

7. This ruler is given the title of imperator and Augustus in 27 BC, which changes Rome from a Republic to a Principate.
(a) Mark Anthony.
(b) Octavian.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Cinna.

8. The four Pompeian styles include the Masonry, large panels of color, scenery, and this.
(a) Architectual.
(b) Stone.
(c) Marble.
(d) Flowery.

9. The stage of the Theater of Marcellus is _________.
(a) Simple.
(b) Missing.
(c) Uniform.
(d) Complex.

10. This is a typical style of tomb in Rome, as well as in Ostia.
(a) Colimbaria.
(b) Colisthania.
(c) There are no tombs.
(d) Columbarium.

11. This is the most sophisticated of the art forms in Roman theater.
(a) Pantomime.
(b) Comedy.
(c) Drama.
(d) Mime.

12. Augustus fixes the number of senators at this number.
(a) 300.
(b) 100.
(c) 600.
(d) 900.

13. These are forbidden within the city.
(a) Viewing or cremation.
(b) Cremation or burial.
(c) Cremation or funerals.
(d) Burial or viewing.

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

15. The toga is a sign of this.
(a) Slavery.
(b) Religion.
(c) Formality.
(d) Class.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are reportedly no bakers in Rome until after this time.

2. Caligula is assassinated, along with these individuals.

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

4. Limestone, brick, and this are standard building materials.

5. Caligula is succeeded by this person, whom many believed is stupid, due to physical ailments.

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