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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 population of Rome in the 2nd century AD is about this many.
(a) 12,000.
(b) 1,200.
(c) 120,000.
(d) 1,200,000.

2. The Sacra Via and the Nova Via are the only of these wide enough.
(a) Churches.
(b) Sewers.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Streets.

3. This surrounds the birth of a Roman child.
(a) Superstition.
(b) Mystique.
(c) Anger.
(d) Ritual.

4. This is used even in ancient Rome to access buildings during construction.
(a) Rope.
(b) Chains.
(c) Ladders.
(d) Scaffolding.

5. Criminal trials are heard by these, whose decisions are binding for all parties.
(a) Judges.
(b) Senate.
(c) Emporors.
(d) Magistrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Augustus fixes the number of senators at this number.

2. The toga is a sign of this.

3. The first cult in Rome is the cult of this.

4. These help to organize small time businessmen of Rome.

5. These are forbidden within the city.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the development of the aqueducts in Rome.

3. Compare and contrast wealthy homes with those of the poor.

4. Describe the summer dining rooms in wealthy houses.

5. 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.

6. Describe men and women's clothing and fashion in Rome. Be sure to include information about not only clothing, but also hairstyles, cosmetics, and any other information.

7. What are two of the factors that help Rome develop further and faster than other cities?

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

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. Describe a day at the races in Rome.

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