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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. In 487 BC, laws are passed that dictate candidates for archonship must be chosen in this manner, instead of being elected.
(a) By chance.
(b) By an election of kings.
(c) By assembly.
(d) By lot.

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

3. Marriage in Athens is _______.
(a) Arranged.
(b) Voluntary.
(c) Forbidden.
(d) Mandatory.

4. A great statue of this goddess stands inside the west end of the central isle of the Parthenon.
(a) Demeter.
(b) Aphrodites.
(c) Athena.
(d) Hermes.

5. Wealthy sons of Athenians are tutored by these, beginning around age seven.
(a) Slaves.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Philosophers.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is estimated that the total Athenian military strength is around this many soldiers.

2. This is the best known storehouse for the equipment of the large Athenian navy.

3. This is a tradition for men where all would become so drunk they would need to be carried home by slaves.

4. Who is considered to this day to be the father of medicine, from Athens?

5. This is where the boule meets.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain the system of law and order in Athens.

5. Describe the various rooms located within Athenian households, using the book as your guide.

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

7. Explain the Long Walls.

8. Describe the many positions held by the people of Athens in terms of employment.

9. Explain the marriage process, including the betrothal and the procession.

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

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