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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. Priestesses answer practical questions of the present and future here.
(a) Clepsydra Fountain.
(b) Apollo at Delphi.
(c) Telesterium.
(d) Eleusis.

2. It is estimated that the total Athenian military strength is around this many soldiers.
(a) Half a million.
(b) 450.
(c) 45,000.
(d) 4500.

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

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

5. The first king of Athens is ________, who establishes worship of the Greek gods.
(a) Xerxes.
(b) Pisistratus.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Erechtheus.

Short Answer Questions

1. This person is the first to do a dramatic reading, thereby beginning the Greek drama.

2. The Panathenaic Games are only for these people.

3. What is / are the most common forms of punishment in ancient Athens?

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

5. This festival held every summer to honor Athena is called this.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain the Long Walls.

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

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

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

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

9. Explain how Attica provides food and water the the people. What systems are in place?

10. Describe the ritual of childbirth, and what options are available to those who gave birth to unwanted children.

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