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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. The Forum Boarium was used to do this.
(a) Sell livestock.
(b) Sell food.
(c) Sell houses.
(d) Sell jewelry.

2. There are _______ starting gates in the circus.
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Fifty.

3. The young aristocratic girls who are responsible for the sacred fire of Vesta, goddess of the hearth, are called:
(a) Vestal Vipers.
(b) Vestal vicars.
(c) Vestal priestesses.
(d) Vestal Virgins.

4. This invention helps make way for the building of the Colosseum, the Baths of Trajan and the Temple of Venus.
(a) Mortar.
(b) Cranes.
(c) Concrete.
(d) Brick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. These are used by women extensively in Roman times.

2. High rise homes lack these, as they don't have running water.

3. The stage of the Theater of Marcellus is _________.

4. This altar is built on the Campus Martius to commemorate the victories of the emperor in Spain.

5. Places that serve hot food are important because of this.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the two types of comedy that have an effect on Rome.

2. What is the Circus Maximus, where is it, and what is it made from?

3. Explain the imperial cult, in as much detail as possible.

4. Explain the emergence of the republic at the end of the sixth century. How does this come about, and what is the result?

5. Explain the refurbishment of monuments under Augustus.

6. Describe the great fire, Nero's response, and his scapegoat.

7. Describe Roman marriage, including the age of marriage for both men and women, any penalties for not being married over a certain age, how they are arranged, the engagement, and the wedding ceremony.

8. Describe where Rome receives her food supply.

9. Describe the education of children in Rome. Be sure to include information about class differences, gender differences, and how the educational system was organized.

10. Explain and describe the Vestal Virgins.

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