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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. The final writer of tragedy plays in Rome is this,
2. The poor, unlike the wealthy, often live in these.
3. Hairstyles of women vary according to this.
4. Magistrates address the assembly here.
5. This is a typical style of tomb in Rome, as well as in Ostia.
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the naming convention of boy and girls in Rome, including when they are named, how many names they have, and under which legislation the naming convention becomes popular.
2. Explain the emergence of the republic at the end of the sixth century. How does this come about, and what is the result?
3. Explain the drinks and snacks provided by the bars of Rome, and why eating out is so important.
4. Describe the great fire, Nero's response, and his scapegoat.
5. Describe the education of children in Rome. Be sure to include information about class differences, gender differences, and how the educational system was organized.
6. Describe the food shops of Rome, including important food sources for Romans, and how the foods are processed.
7. Compare and contrast wealthy homes with those of the poor.
8. Describe where Rome receives her food supply.
9. Describe men and women's clothing and fashion in Rome. Be sure to include information about not only clothing, but also hairstyles, cosmetics, and any other information.
10. Explain and describe the Vestal Virgins.
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
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 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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