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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Rome, Pages 190 through 251.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This ruler is given the title of imperator and Augustus in 27 BC, which changes Rome from a Republic to a Principate.
(a) Caesar.
(b) Octavian.
(c) Mark Anthony.
(d) Cinna.

2. The young aristocratic girls who are responsible for the sacred fire of Vesta, goddess of the hearth, are called:
(a) Vestal priestesses.
(b) Vestal vicars.
(c) Vestal Vipers.
(d) Vestal Virgins.

3. Wealthy sons of Athenians are tutored by these, beginning around age seven.
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Women.

4. Early Athenian tragedies are based on these.
(a) Well known legends.
(b) Personal stories.
(c) Children's literature.
(d) Bible stories.

5. The first gladiators are these.
(a) Prisoners of war.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Criminals.
(d) Politicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Much of the Greek clothing is made from this.

2. The poor, unlike the wealthy, often live in these.

3. These rooms are so small, they are difficult to distinguish among the ruins of Athenian ruins.

4. Another term for sweat bath is ________.

5. Augustus focuses on creating this form of government.

(see the answer key)

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