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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. Sophocles is said to have introduced this.

2. Priestesses answer practical questions of the present and future here.

3. The women of Athens are primarily expected to do this.

4. The first king of Athens is ________, who establishes worship of the Greek gods.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the ideological conflict between Sparta and Athens that results in the clash that leads to war.

2. Explain the marriage process, including the betrothal and the procession.

3. Explain the great procession to the Acropolis.

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

5. Describe the Dark Age of Greece.

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

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

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. Describe the tribal contests of the fifth day of the Panathenaic festival.

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

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 3

Describe the rise of Athens. Mention why Athens is able to thrive, the building of the walls, the introduction of the navy, and the creation of the ship-sheds, making sure to be as detailed as possible.

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