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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. Juries in Athens for criminal trials have a range of members that include this many people.

2. It is estimated that the total Athenian military strength is around this many soldiers.

3. The city is accessed through many of these built into the city walls.

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

5. The central activity of all Greek religion is this.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe semi-detached houses as well as hill houses. Include details from the book.

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

3. Describe the statues of the exterior of the Parthenon.

4. Explain the change to comedy in the fourth century.

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

6. Describe the many positions held by the people of Athens in terms of employment.

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

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

9. Explain the rumor behind the tent of Xerxes.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The final chapter of the book outlines the events after 138 AD, continuing through the essential fall of Rome. Summarize the entries in this section, discussing the various emperors listed, how they behaved, and and contributions to Rome they made that were lasting. Be sure to discuss what led to the fall of Rome as a stronghold in the Western Empire. Also, discuss the transition from Athens to capital of the Greek state.

Essay Topic 2

Three types of gladiators are mentioned in the book, along with basic information about the gladiators themselves. Discuss these three gladiator types, and include information about how they are recruited, their armor, and their training. Additionally, include information about the gladiator fights, making sure to discuss how the fights generally end.

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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