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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. This is the political and legal center of the city of Athens.

2. Juries in Athens for criminal trials have a range of members that include this many people.

3. These houses are cut into the hillside.

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

5. In around 950 BC, Athens moves from a monarchy to this form of government.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Greek pantheon, and what are their roles.

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

3. Describe the ritual of childbirth, and what options are available to those who gave birth to unwanted children.

4. Explain the wall decorations in the house at Olynthus, and the five schemes those wall decorations represent.

5. Describe the statues of the exterior of the Parthenon.

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

7. Describe semi-detached houses as well as hill houses. Include details from the book.

8. Explain the Long Walls.

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

10. Describe the political structure of fifth century Athens, and include the Agora and stoas.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many sources of corruption in both Athens and in Roman government. Discuss these sources of possible corruption in both governmental systems. What allows such corruption? Who is likely to be corrupted? How? What is the result of corruption such as this? How does this corruption play into politics?

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

An entire section of the book is dedicated to a discussion of the Colosseum, one of the most prominent of Roman architectural designs. Describe, in as much detail as possible, the Colosseum. Include the original name, how it receives its new name, the design of the arches and vaults, the materials used, stairs, the seating, awning, flooring, and any other information.

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