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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. By the first century BC, theater is geared toward this.

2. Women are penalized if they are not married by this age.

3. Augustus focuses on creating this form of government.

4. Laws keeping women under the authority of her husband are _____ in early Roman history.

5. The first aqueduct of Rome is the:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the two types of comedy that have an effect on Rome.

5. Explain the development of the equestrian order in the third and second centuries.

6. Compare and contrast wealthy homes with those of the poor.

7. Describe the situation during the 1st century between the Optimates and the Populares.

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

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

10. Describe where Rome receives her food supply.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain in detail the spiritual life of the Roman. Include information about the Imperial cult, the priests and priestesses, sacrifices to the gods, the cult of Vesta, the Vestal Virgins and their role in Rome, and the House of the Vestal Virgin. Also explain the foreign cults that are a large part of ancient Rome.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the dress of Athenian men and women with the dress of Roman men and women. Be sure to include differences and similarities not only in clothing, but also in hairstyles and in makeup. Explain what similarities and differences exist in these similar, yet vastly different cultures.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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