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

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

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

4. In around 950 BC, Athens moves from a monarchy to this form of government.

5. This many main Gods are worshiped in Athens.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain the rumor behind the tent of Xerxes.

5. Explain the great procession to the Acropolis.

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the housing styles of Athens with those of Rome. Be sure to include detailed information such as materials used, styles, placement, design, furniture used, and layout differences. Include specific information from the book.

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 the possible life of an Athenian female, from birth to death. Include her 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 she lives in, what she is, and is not, allowed to do, and what might have happened to her at birth, had her parents elected not to keep her.

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