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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 population of Rome in the 2nd century AD is about this many.
2. The toga is a sign of this.
3. Living conditions in Rome are so dirty this ruler passes a decree ordering home owners to clean the areas in front of their homes.
4. One of the most obvious characteristics of Roman entertainment is this.
5. The Hellenised Egyptian goddess ____ also has a cult in Rome.
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Roman marriage, including the age of marriage for both men and women, any penalties for not being married over a certain age, how they are arranged, the engagement, and the wedding ceremony.
2. Describe the education of children in Rome. Be sure to include information about class differences, gender differences, and how the educational system was organized.
3. Describe where Rome receives her food supply.
4. Explain the imperial cult, in as much detail as possible.
5. What is the Circus Maximus, where is it, and what is it made from?
6. Describe the reign, and fall, of Caligula.
7. Explain the refurbishment of monuments under Augustus.
8. Describe a day at the races in Rome.
9. Describe the great fire, Nero's response, and his scapegoat.
10. Explain and describe the Vestal Virgins.
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
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.
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