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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. Women are penalized if they are not married by this age.
2. The only female priesthood of Rome are these.
3. Rome's position on the this river provides it with a great defensive posture.
4. The first aqueduct of Rome is the:
5. The Theater of Marcellus is dedicated in this time.
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the imperial cult, in as much detail as possible.
2. Compare and contrast wealthy homes with those of the poor.
3. Describe the great fire, Nero's response, and his scapegoat.
4. 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.
5. What is the Circus Maximus, where is it, and what is it made from?
6. 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.
7. Describe the summer dining rooms in wealthy houses.
8. Explain the drinks and snacks provided by the bars of Rome, and why eating out is so important.
9. Explain and describe the Vestal Virgins.
10. Describe where Rome receives her food supply.
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
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.
Essay Topic 3
Trajan's markets is one of the largest architectural endeavors of Trajan's reign. Discuss this market, including its use, size, purpose, and layout. Include items the customers might shop for, where they might eat, and items they may choose to purchase. Again, be as detailed as possible, and include information from other areas of the book to complete your answer.
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