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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. These rooms are so small, they are difficult to distinguish among the ruins of Athenian ruins.

2. This person, the designer of the building, puts together a team of sculptors to create the sculptures outside the Parthenon.

3. The ekklesia in fifth century Athens is the _________.

4. At Olympia, women who watch the games are ___________________.

5. In 480 BC, a huge army under this Persian king breaks through the Spartan army at Thermopylae, and attacks Athens.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain the great procession to the Acropolis.

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

6. Explain the Long Walls.

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

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

9. Describe the various forms of dress and hairstyles given to the Athenian people. Be sure to include both male and female information.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Roman theater with Athenian theater. Be sure to include information on types of plays, actors, costumes, stages, theaters, and any other elements. Additionally, make sure to suggest reasons for any similarities and differences, and help to explain how these types of theaters affected Roman and Athenian life.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss your opinion of the book. Do you think it was well written? Why or why not? Was it entertaining and easy to follow, or did you have difficulty? Why? What parts did you find most entertaining or worth reading? What areas were you bored with, or found unnecessary. How could the book have been improved? Did the illustrations help explain the concepts, or did they hurt the flow of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Describe, in detail, a day at the races for the Romans. Include information on the Circus, its location and design, the structure of the stands, and the starting gates. Also be sure to include information on the horses, chariots, and drivers, as well as the race its self. Combine this with other information about foods and drinks, clothes, and other concepts, and provide a complete picture of a day at the races.

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