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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 events have a high risk of injury or death.

2. The meat of a sacrificed animal is ____________.

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

4. Marriage in Athens is _______.

5. _______ is the god of wine and emotion.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the Long Walls.

3. Explain the wall decorations in the house at Olynthus, and the five schemes those wall decorations represent.

4. Explain the rumor behind the tent of Xerxes.

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

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

7. Describe the statues of the exterior of the Parthenon.

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

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

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

Describe the possible life of a Roman child, from birth to death. Include his education, growing up, marriage, fashion, work life, political life, spiritual life, leisure time, death, and funeral. Incorporate as many details from the book as possible, including such details as the type of housing he lives in, decorations within the home, and Architectural style.

Essay Topic 2

Palaces are also discussed in detail in the book, particularly relating to the palaces of Rome. Discuss the Roman palaces, and include information about various rooms, their names, their functions, and the position of those in relation to one another. Further, discuss decoration that exists within the palaces. Try to incorporate all aspects of Roman life that apply.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the community of Athens with the community of Rome as a whole. Include at least three comparison points, such as work, spiritual life, and government, or any other combination, and compare each aspect. Pay particular attention to detail, explaining why you believe differences exist between these two cultures.

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