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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. Hades is the god of this.

2. Marriage in Athens is _______.

3. This is the common form of Athenian currency.

4. The ekklesia in fifth century Athens is the _________.

5. At Olympia, women who watch the games are ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the main procession for the trip to the Acropolis for the theater.

2. Describe the banking process in Athens, and the money used.

3. Explain the ideological conflict between Sparta and Athens that results in the clash that leads to war.

4. Explain the marriage process, including the betrothal and the procession.

5. Describe the various rooms located within Athenian households, using the book as your guide.

6. Explain the Long Walls.

7. Describe the many positions held by the people of Athens in terms of employment.

8. Describe the poetry and music events of the Panathenaic feast.

9. Explain the great procession to the Acropolis.

10. Explain the change to comedy in the fourth century.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Athenian democracy with modern democracy. How is ancient Athens a democracy? How does it differ from modern democracy? What is the government of Athens like? How is the court system run? How are juries selected? What are common punishments?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The final chapter of the book outlines the events after 138 AD, continuing through the essential fall of Rome. Summarize the entries in this section, discussing the various emperors listed, how they behaved, and and contributions to Rome they made that were lasting. Be sure to discuss what led to the fall of Rome as a stronghold in the Western Empire. Also, discuss the transition from Athens to capital of the Greek state.

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