Mary Beard: "Pericles's immigration policy makes Theresa May look like a liberal"

The transcript discusses the immigration policies of Pericles, comparing them to those of Theresa May, suggesting that Pericles' policies were more stringent. It then shifts to the Roman perspective, highlighting how Romans viewed themselves as a city of asylum seekers, offering a historical context to the discussion.

What is the initial setting mentioned in the discussion on immigration policies?

• The Colosseum

• The White House

• The Eiffel Tower

• Downing Street

How is Pericles' immigration policy described in comparison to Theresa May's?

• Equally strict

• More strict

• Less known

• More lenient

Which historical figure's immigration policy is compared to Theresa May's?

• Julius Caesar

• Pericles

• Augustus

• Alexander the Great

How did the Romans view their city in terms of immigration?

• As a closed fortress

• As a city of asylum seekers

• As a trade hub

• As a military base

What is the Roman perspective on their city's role in immigration?

• They restricted entry

• They were indifferent

• They were hostile

• They welcomed asylum seekers