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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. This is found on the walls of many houses during the excavations at Olynthus in the 1930s.

2. Although no pictures of these have been found, we know these existed in fifth century Athens.

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

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

5. Wealthy sons of Athenians are tutored by these, beginning around age seven.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the Long Walls.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Explain Propylaea in detail, including materials used to make it.

8. Describe the Dark Age of Greece.

9. Explain the great procession to the Acropolis.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the dress of Athenian men and women with the dress of Roman men and women. Be sure to include differences and similarities not only in clothing, but also in hairstyles and in makeup. Explain what similarities and differences exist in these similar, yet vastly different cultures.

Essay Topic 2

An entire section of the book is dedicated to a discussion of the Colosseum, one of the most prominent of Roman architectural designs. Describe, in as much detail as possible, the Colosseum. Include the original name, how it receives its new name, the design of the arches and vaults, the materials used, stairs, the seating, awning, flooring, and any other information.

Essay Topic 3

The great baths were another of Rome's greatest legacies to culture. These baths were highly advanced, and served several purposes for the Roman citizens. Please write a complete explanation of the baths, including their purpose, building design, water supply, sweat baths, hot and cold water baths, massage areas, and exercise areas.

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