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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To stave off future attacks, the Athenians build this to help protect their city.
(a) A large gunship.
(b) A cannon.
(c) A wall.
(d) A bridge.

2. This is the amount sculptors are paid per sculpture for working on the sculptures from the Erechtheum.
(a) 1000 drachmae.
(b) 60 drachmae.
(c) 100 drachmae.
(d) 6000 drachmae.

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

4. The oligarchic government of thirty pro-Spartan aristocrats who rule the Athenians following the war with Sparta is called this.
(a) The Thirty Devils.
(b) The Thirty Rulers.
(c) The Thirty Angels.
(d) The Thirty Tyrants.

5. This many main Gods are worshiped in Athens.
(a) Eighty.
(b) Two.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. These objects are sparse, and generally made of wood.

3. This is where the boule meets.

4. These are used to channel water to the city of Athens.

5. Juries in Athens for criminal trials have a range of members that include this many people.

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare and contrast the upbringing of young boys and girls in Athens.

2. Who are the Greek pantheon, and what are their roles.

3. Explain the rumor behind the tent of Xerxes.

4. Describe the political structure of fifth century Athens, and include the Agora and stoas.

5. Describe the statues of the exterior of the Parthenon.

6. Describe the poetry and music events of the Panathenaic feast.

7. Describe the main procession for the trip to the Acropolis for the theater.

8. Describe semi-detached houses as well as hill houses. Include details from the book.

9. Explain the ideological conflict between Sparta and Athens that results in the clash that leads to war.

10. Describe the banking process in Athens, and the money used.

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