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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Caligula is assassinated, along with these individuals.
(a) His mother and daughter.
(b) His mother and wife.
(c) His son and daughter.
(d) His wife and daughter.

2. Augustus fixes the number of senators at this number.
(a) 300.
(b) 900.
(c) 100.
(d) 600.

3. The only female priesthood of Rome are these.
(a) Vestal Virgins.
(b) Virgins of the Vestal.
(c) Priestess of Vestige.
(d) Vestal Priestesses.

4. Nero and his advisers blame these individuals for a great fire that guts central Rome.
(a) Foreigners.
(b) Jews.
(c) Christians.
(d) Haters of Nero.

5. There are _______ starting gates in the circus.
(a) Ten.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. The toga is a sign of this.

2. Caligula is succeeded by this person, whom many believed is stupid, due to physical ailments.

3. The Sacra Via and the Nova Via are the only of these wide enough.

4. This is where all public and political life are conducted.

5. If found guilty of adultery, the wife and her lover suffer this.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. Explain the imperial cult, in as much detail as possible.

3. Describe a day at the races in Rome.

4. Describe the summer dining rooms in wealthy houses.

5. Explain the drinks and snacks provided by the bars of Rome, and why eating out is so important.

6. Explain the emergence of the republic at the end of the sixth century. How does this come about, and what is the result?

7. Describe the education of children in Rome. Be sure to include information about class differences, gender differences, and how the educational system was organized.

8. 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.

9. Describe the food shops of Rome, including important food sources for Romans, and how the foods are processed.

10. Explain the trials and punishments of the Roman Empire.

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