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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. Roman religion is _______ in origin.
2. The Hellenised Egyptian goddess ____ also has a cult in Rome.
3. These, built in 312 BC, provide a reliable source of water for Romans.
4. Women are penalized if they are not married by this age.
5. Magistrates address the assembly here.
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the emergence of the republic at the end of the sixth century. How does this come about, and what is the result?
2. What is the Circus Maximus, where is it, and what is it made from?
3. Explain and describe the Vestal Virgins.
4. Describe the summer dining rooms in wealthy houses.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Describe the theater of Pompey.
8. Explain the refurbishment of monuments under Augustus.
9. What are two of the factors that help Rome develop further and faster than other cities?
10. Describe the food shops of Rome, including important food sources for Romans, and how the foods are processed.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Palaces are also discussed in detail in the book, particularly relating to the palaces of Rome. Discuss the Roman palaces, and include information about various rooms, their names, their functions, and the position of those in relation to one another. Further, discuss decoration that exists within the palaces. Try to incorporate all aspects of Roman life that apply.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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