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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. These are used by women extensively in Roman times.
2. The most important circus in Rome is this.
3. Women are penalized if they are not married by this age.
4. There are reportedly no bakers in Rome until after this time.
5. Roman foods are often highly _____.
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the refurbishment of monuments under Augustus.
2. Describe the two types of comedy that have an effect on Rome.
3. Describe the reign, and fall, of Caligula.
4. Explain and describe the Vestal Virgins.
5. Compare and contrast wealthy homes with those of the poor.
6. Describe the education of children in Rome. Be sure to include information about class differences, gender differences, and how the educational system was organized.
7. Describe the situation during the 1st century between the Optimates and the Populares.
8. Explain the emergence of the republic at the end of the sixth century. How does this come about, and what is the result?
9. 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.
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the daily life of an Athenian woman with the daily life of a Roman woman. What are similarities? What are differences? What does this say about the opinion of women in each of these societies? How does their view of education underline this concept of women?
Essay Topic 3
Palaces are also discussed in detail in the book, particularly relating to the palaces of Rome. Discuss the Roman palaces, and include information about various rooms, their names, their functions, and the position of those in relation to one another. Further, discuss decoration that exists within the palaces. Try to incorporate all aspects of Roman life that apply.
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