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2 ,q t 4. CLC3043 Freedom in Rome Professor Fears Spring 2005 Test II Please Read these instructions before you begin the test. Failure to comply with the instrne ti ons Will' t;o_l.you _loiitt_ " _ll tjt_ tt_t, 1. Put all notes and other materials at the front of the room. This includes all cell phones and electronic devices. In taking the test, you may have at your desk only the question sheet, answer sheet, and a number 2 pencil. 2. Be sure you use #2 pencil. 3. Keep your eyes on your own paper. Do not attempt to communicate in any way with another student. 4. The test is self-explanatory. In fairness to all students, Dr. Fears can not answer questions about the test. This includes the meaning of words. If you have a technical question (such as need to visit restroom), raise your hand. 5. When you finish, stay in your seat. The tests will all be collected at the same time. Be sure you hand in your answer sheet with the proper group (white top sheet or colored top sheet). 20 points will be deducted from the score of any student handing an answer sheet in with the wrong group. 6. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up, get another one from Dr. Fears. You are responsible for handing your answer sheet in with the proper group. 20 points will be deducted from any exam that is not filled out properly. This includes name properly filled out and id number and code. 7. There are 50 questions. Be sure you answer all Remember our standing instructions for the test. Do not begin until you are so instructed by the proctor. 20 points will be deducted from the exam score of any student who starts before being told to do so.

3 ? Questions Multiple Choice (2 points each) 1. What did Marcus Licinius Crassus think? A. I am the greatest general in Rome, therefore I should be the leading politician in Rome? B. I am the greatest man in the world, therefore 1 should be ruler of the world. I am the richest man in Rome, therefore I should be the leading politician in Rome. "Ig.,The Senate and Rome People working together can solve the problems of Rome. _E... The Senate is the salvation of Rome. F. A+E 2. What did Gnaeus Pompeius think? ammthegreatest general in Rome, therefore I should be the leading politician in e. B. I am the greatest man in the world, therefore I should be ruler of the world. C. I am the richest man in the world, therefore I should be the leading politician in Rome,,,_e Senate and Roman People working together can solve the problems of Rome. "B.,.The Senate is the salvation of Rome. F. A+D -, _ 3. What was true of Gaius Julius Caesar.,_,qj"_. He was looked down upon because he was not an aristocrat by birth. B.._is father was wealthy. "_ He had an excellent education. E. At an early age he proved bravery and persistence. All of the above Z_ C+D +B 4. What was true of Caesar? _"A.. He never touched alcohol. "'B_.B. He was faithful to his wife. C. In 63 BC, he was regarded by many as s man of great ability and promise as a political leader. In 63 BC, he had very little military experience. 111 G. A+B+C

4 ! 5. What modem countries were contained, fully or in part, by the Roman geographical term Gallia? A. France B. Switzerland C. Belgium D. italy _)All of the above G. A+B+C 6. Why did Caesar undertake the conquest of Gaul? A. To gain an army B. To gain a military reputation C. Because he was a Roman patriot D. To become dictator of Rome._NII one of of the the above above G. A+B+D 7. What is true of Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War? "A-_Caesar wrote it in leisure, several years after the events described. n terms of writing style, it is,not worthy of praise. icero called it a "bad book.' f_caesar's Commentaries give us unique insight into the mind of one of the greatest "-"_"figures in history. G. A+D 8. Which of the following problems of the Roman Republic did Caesar intend to f_ solve by his conquest of Gaul?. To revitalize the Roman People "_To reform the Roman Senate "_C.'_To establish democracy on a firm basis. D. To overcome the dominance of big business in Roman politics. F._.)None of the above G. B+C+D 9. Caesar and Alexander were the two greatest general in history. In what ways did Caesar's position differ from that of Alexander the Great? A. Caesar could not ignore politics at Rome.

5 Caesar was accountable to the Senate and Roman People. _/C i Caesar had was powerful burdened enemies by a number at home. of routine duties associated With governing province. _AI1 of the above a H. A+D True-False (2 points each; A=True; B=False) /_10. Plutarch believed that Caesar's campaigns in Gaul transformed him from a politician into a statesman.,_. 11. Caesar's victory over the Veneti displayed his battlefield command in a naval situation. 12. The Nervii were a tribe of the Belgae who laid a trap for Caesar and his,_ legionaries.,,_ 13. Quintus Tullius Cicero was a poet and the brother of Marcus Tullius Cicero 14. Quintus Tullius Cicero proved unequal to the challenges he encountered as a general. f 15. Caesar's invasion of Britain was a strategic failure. 16. In Caesar's time, Britain was inhabited by Germans. _ Caesar is one of only three generals to have led a successfu amphibious invasion,-,_-..,/ of Britain in the face of enemy resistance at the beach. 18. Out of his sense of honor, Caesar refrained from killing women and children _% _ during his campaigns in Gaul. 19. The tribes of Germany and Gaul spoke the same language and had the same customs. 20. The names of such days of the week as Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday pay.._--- tribute to the ancient Germans of Caesar's time. 21. The Helvetii sought to migrate from their traditional homeland to the Atlantic seaboard of Gaul. 3

6 I 1\ 22. Caesar carried out a strategic retreat in order to force the Helvetii to fight a battle. 23. According to Caesar's own figures, his victories over the Helyetii, Nervii, "_ Usipites more and Tencteri resulted in than 500,000 Gauls and Germans dead. (_Caesar lacked a legal mandate from the Senate to carry out his campaigns in Free 25. Caesar was consul in 55 BC. _/_ The Roman legionnaires who served under Caesar were Roman citizens.._7. Marius transformed the Roman army into a professional fighting force. _)Fhe Senate proved unable to deal with the problem of terrorism in the Roman Empire of 80 BC. 29. By the time of Caesar many Romans had lost confidence in the ability of its free republican constitution to solve the problems of Rome and its empire By 133 BC, Roman political life was dominated by money and big business. 31. The Greeks and Romans believed that it was a law of history that empire and _._ liberty were ultimately incompatible. 32. In the time of Tiberius Gracchus, the small yeoman farmer was still the backbone of Rome. 33. Hybris is a just description of the brutal duplicity of Rome's actions in the destruction of Carthage. _,.v_v_c/3,_vlc_ 34. The Romans believed that civic virtue increased as result of their status as a _52 superpower and empire. 35. Economic reasons played no role as a motive for Rome's treatment of Corinth and Carthage. 36. The ultimate fate of Carthage in 146 BC embodied the truth of the Roman --_ proverb "vae victis." \ 37. Polybius was the teacher of Scipio the Younger, 38. Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were the grandsons of the Scipio the conqueror of Hannibal. 39. After their defeat in 202 BC, the Carthaginians became loyal allies of Rome. <" 4

7 ._.,4 -_ 40. After the victory over Hannibal the Roman Senate sought to have a long period (/ of peace to rebuild Italy.._ 41. Both Hannibal and Scipio the Elder died in exile. 42. The influence of Greek CLIILLIIC... :_ Ill, IDJ._ r,,-, U_-. _.,_glll U_-" _-'ulllvi-a_"_s-' n,,,;th ''_*** th,_;.n,,,_.,-_ *... nf American culture today. 43. The tribunes of the plebs were regarded as "the champions of the liberty of the.)._ Roman People." 44. One tribune could bring the entire machinery of the Roman government to a complete halt. 45. The person of a tribune was sacrosanct. Tiberius Gracchus was opposed to the expansion of the Roman Empire. _/47. Gaius Gracchus had no wish to be dictator of Rome. 48. In 58 BC, the Gauls were a peaceful people, wanting only to be left alone in freedom. _49. The tribes of Gaul were united in their opposition to Caesar. 50. In his many-sided genius, Caesar can be compared to Winston Churchill. 5

8 l.,! CLC3043 Freedom in Rome Professor Fears Spring 2005 Test II Please Read these instructions before yon begin the test. Failure to comply with the instructions will cost you points on the test. 1. Put all notes and other materials at the front of the room. This includes all cell phones and electronic devices. In taking the test, you may have at your desk only the question sheet, answer sheet, and a number 2 pencil. 2. Be sure you use #2 pencil. 3. Keep your eyes on your own paper. Do not attempt to communicate in any way with another student. 4. The test is self-explanatory. In fairness to all students, Dr. Fears can not answer questions about the test. This includes the meaning of words. If you have a technical question (such as need to visit restroom), raise your hand. 5. When you finish, stay in your seat. The tests will all be collected at the same time. Be sure you hand in your answer sheet with the proper group (white top sheet or colored top sheet). 20 points will be deducted from the score of any student handing an answer sheet in with the wrong group. 6. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up, get another one from Dr. Fears. You are responsible for handing your answer sheet in with the proper group. 20 points will be deducted from any exam that is not filled out properly. This includes name properly filled out and id number and code. 7. There are 50 questions. Be sure you answer all Remember our standing instructions for the test. Do not begin until you are so instructed by the proctor. 20 points will be deducted from the exam score of any student who starts before being told to do so.

9 -y Questions Multiple Choice (2 points each) 1. What did Marcus Licinius Crassus think? A. I am the greatest general in Rome, therefore I should be the leading politician in Rome? B. I am the greatest man in the world, therefore I should be ruler of the world. {_)I am the richest man in Rome, therefore I should be the leading politician in Rome. '_The Senate and Rome People working together can solve the problems of Rome. "F The Senate is the salvation of Rome. F. A+E 2. What did Gnaeus Pompeius think? greatest _Tthe me. general in Rome, therefore I should be the leading politician in B. I am the greatest man in the world, therefore I should be ruler of the world. C. I am the richest man in the world, therefore I should be the leading politician in Rome _ The Senate and Roman People working together can solve the problems of Rome. _F_"The Senate is the salvation of Rome. F. A+D _.He 3. What was was looked true of down Gaius upon Julius because Caesar. he was not an aristocratby birth. B. "His father was wealthy. _D. He At an hadearly an excellent age he proved education. bravery and persistence. G. A+B H. C+D 4. What was true of Caesar? xx'-a_he_. never touched alcohol. "R. B. He was faithful to his wife. "_C. "In63 BC, he was regarded by many as s man of great ability and promise as a political leader. _) In 63 BC, he had very little military experience. G. A+B+C

10 5. What modem countries were contained, fully or in part, by the Roman geographical term Gallia? A. France B. Switzerland C. Belgium D. Italy _)AII of the above G. A+B+C 6. Why did Caesar undertake the conquest of Gaul? A. To gain an army. B. To gain a military reputation C. Because be was a Roman patriot D. To become dictator of Rome._NII of the above one of the above G. A+B+D 7. What is true of Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War? "N-.,_Caesar wrote it in leisure, several years after the events described.,_n terms of writing style, it is not worthy of praise. icero called it a "bad book." _Caesar's Commentaries give us unique insight into the mind of one of the greatest figures in history. G. A+D 8. Which of the following problems of the Roman Republic did Caesar intend to solve by his conquest of Gaul? A. To revitalize the Roman People "l_to reform the Roman Senate "_To establish democracy on a firm basis. D. To overcome the dominance of big business in Roman politics. F._None of the above G. B+C+D 9. Caesar and Alexander were the two greatest general in history. In what ways did Caesar's position differ from that of Alexander the Great? A. Caesar could not ignore politics at Rome.

11 ,o B. Caesar was accountable to the Senate and Roman People. C. Caesar had powerful enemies at home. D. Caesar was burdened by a number of routine duties associated _vith governing a province. _All of the above G. B+C H. A+D True-False (2 points each; A=True; B=False) /_10. Plutarch believed that Caesar's campaigns in Gaul transformed him from a politician into a statesman.,_ 11. Caesar's victory over the Veneti displayed his battlefield command in a naval situation. 12. The Nervii were a tribe of the Belgae who laid a trap for Caesar and his.._ legionaries.,,_ 13. Quintus Tullius Cicero was a poet and the brother of Marcas Tullius Cicero 14. Quintus Tullius Cicero proved unequal to the challenges he encountered as a general. f 15. Caesar's invasion of Britain was a strategic failure. 16. In Caesar's time, Britain was inhabited by Germans. 17. Caesar is one of only three generals to have led a successful amphibious invasion of Britain in the face of enemy resistance at the beach. 18. Out of his sense of honor, Caesar refrained from killing women and children during his campaigns in Gaul. 19. The tribes of Germany and Gaul spoke the same language and had the same! _ customs. 20. The names of such days of the week as Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday pay,_ tribute to the ancient Germans of Caesar's time. 21. The Helvetii sought to migrate from their traditional homeland to the Atlantic seaboard of Gaul. 3

12 J 22. Caesar carried out a strategic retreat in order to force the Helvetii to fight a battle.,_23. According Usipites andtotencteri Caesar's resulted own figures, in more histhan victories 500,000 overgauls the Helvetii, and Germans Nervii, dead. 24. Caesar lacked a legal mandate from the Senate to carry out his campaigns in Free _ Gaul. 25. Caesar was consul in 55 BC. 26. The Roman legionnaires who served under Caesar were Roman citizens. _,27. Marius transformed the Roman army into a professional fighting force. 28. The Senate proved unable to deal with the problem of terrorism in the Roman _:_ Empire of 80 BC. 29. By the time of Caesar many Romans had lost confidence in the ability of its free._ republican constitution to solve the problems of Rome and its empire..:.y 30. By 133 BC, Roman political life was dominated by money and big business. 31. The Greeks and Romans believed that it was a law of history that empire and,,_ liberty were ultimately incompatible. 32. In the time of Tiberius Gracchus, the small yeoman farmer was still the backbone of Rome. 33. Hybris is a just description of the brutal duplicity of Rome's actions in the -_ destruction of Carthage. _,j_t _e,e_ 34. The Romans believed that civic virtue increased as result of their status as a "_ superpower and empire. 35. Economic reasons played no role as a motive for Rome's treatment of Corinth and Carthage. 36. The ultimate fate of Carthage in 146 BC embodied the truth of the Roman._ proverb "vae victis." \ 37. Polybius was the teacher of Scipio the Younger. 38. Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were the grandsons of the Scipio the conqueror of -._ Hannibal. 39. After their defeat in 202 BC, the Carthaginians became loyal allies of Rome. 4

13 Dr*. After the victory over Hannibal the Roman Senate sought to have a long period of peace to rebuild Italy. -_ 41. Both Hannibal and Scipio the Elder died in exile 42. The influence of Greek culture in 133 BC can be compared with the influence of -'_ American culture today 43. The tribunes of the plebs were regarded as "the champions of the liberty of the._._ Roman People " 44. One tribune could bring the entire machinery of the Roman government to a complete halt. 45. The person of a tribune was sacrosanct. < 46. Tiberius Gracchus was opposed to the expansion of the Roman Empire. j _47. Gaius Gracchus had no wish to be dictator of Rome. 48. In 58 BC, the Gauls were a peaceful people, wanting only to be left alone in freedom. _49. The tribes of Gaul were united in their opposition to Caesar. 50. In his many-sided genius, Caesar can be compared to Winston Churchill. 5

14 i CLC3043 Freedom in Rome Professor Fears Test I Spring 2005 Instructions (_ 1. Put all notes and other materials at the front of the room. This includes all cell phones and electronic devices. In taking the test, you may have at your desk only the question sheet, answer sheet, and a number 2 pencil. 2 Be sure you use #2 pencil. 3. Keep your eyes on your own paper. Do not attempt to communicate another student. in any way with 4. The test is self-explanatory. In fairness to all students, Dr. Fears can not answer questions about the test. This includes the meaning of words. If you have a technical question (such as need to visit restroom), raise your hand. 5. When you finish, stay in your seat. The tests will all be collected at the same time. Be sure you hand in your answer sheet with the proper group (white top sheet or colored top sheet). 20 points will be deducted from the score of any student handing an answer sheet in with the wrong group. 6. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up, get another one from Dr. Fears. You are responsible for handing your answer sheet in with the proper group. 20 points will be deducted from any exam that is not filled out properly. This includes name properly filled out and id number and code. 7. There are 50 questions. Be sure you answer all Remember our standing instructions for the test. Do not begin until you are so instructed by the proctor. 20 points will be deducted from the exam score of any student who starts before being told to do so. I_

15 -t Questions (Multiple Choice 2 points each) /_, 1. What Roman quality was taught by the story of Lucretia? '-r,x A. Piety,._ d,_ B. Honesty U "_Conquer or die D. Loveofliberty,-_'_.k_v-_ vvx.d,_ --_,,_ 2. What Roman quality was taught by the story of Seaevola? A. Piety vies C. Honesty D. Love of peace 3. What Roman quality was taught by the story of the capture of Rome by the Gauls and the motto Vae Victis? (_ Conquer or die B. Honesty C. Piety D. Love ofpeace 4. What was true of a Roman consul at the time of the Second Punic War? A. Two consuls were elected to serve a one year term '/ B. The consul was commander-in-chief / C. Consuls were senators,/ D. Consuls led the army in person./ _) All of the above G. A+B H. C+D 5. What was true of Carthage at the time of the Second Punic War? "_.It was a monarchy B. It was a great commercial power / C. The Carthaginian army was largely composed of mercenary troops.,, D. The religion of the Carthaginians believed in human sacrifice.,r G. A+B+D 6. What is true of Polybius? A. He was a Cn'eeld B. He admired Romans,/

16 C. He was a "philosophical historian." D. He made use of eyewitness sources _AII of the above None of the above G. A+C+D H. A+B+D 7. According to Polybius, what were the causes of the Second Punic War? A. Carthaginian resentment over the terms imposed by _e Romans after the First Punic War. c._onomic rivalry between Rome and Carthage / e hatred that Hamilcar and Hannibal Barca felt for RomeV _. D. Rome's concem of Carthaginian power in Spain`/ +C+D A+B+C 8. What was Hannibal's strategy in 218 BC for winning the war with Rome? "_ Attack Sicily "_ Maintain naval superiority C. Defeat the Romans in one, two or three great battles D. Encourage the revolt of Rome's coalition partners G. A+B _)C+D 9. What is true of Hannibal's march from Spain to Italy? A.,He was forced to fight Gauls.( B_. _.HeTheloss march lesstook thanmore 1,000than men. one yearl _v,_- 0_c D. All of his elephants made it across the AlpsV" (_+C+D jo +D 10. What is true of the Battle of Lake Trasimene? _ x_x_je' _ " xa. It was fought on a cold wintry day in 218 BC? '_ "B:-The Roman consul, Gaius Flaminius, died bravely in battle. C. It was a tactical victory for Hannibal.,// " " D. It was a strategic victory for Hannibal. 2

17 G. A+B+D (2_ B+C+D 11. What is true of the Battle of the River Trebia? A. The Roman generals, Scipio and Longus, were in di_ggreement about their battle plan. /, B. Hannibal made excellent use of the weather.,/ The Roman troops proved to be cowards. "_"_lannibal launched a surprise attack from a forem _,t'cz'x)g- E. -All of the above G. A+C+D Q_) A+B 12. What is true of the Battle of Cannae? X'AxThe Romans lost 20,000 men. B. "Hannibal displayed superb battlefield command " C. By the end of the Battle, the Roman army was totally surrounded.v / D. 80 senators fought in the Roman army_ G. A+B+C /(_B+C+D 13. What was the Roman response to the results of the Battle of Cannae?,_ToTo ransom seek a negotiated the Romanpeace soldiers withtaken Hannibal prisoner by Hannibal C. To maintain naval superiority " D. 'To fight Carthage everywhere Hannibal was not E. None of the above C+D A+B 14. What is true of Syracuse during the Second Punic War? A. It joined the side of Carthage arer Cannae / B. It was strongly fortified _" capturing general _fter e citizens of Syracuse the city, with the Roman kindness. Marcus Claudius Marcellus treated annibal marched to the defense of Syracuse with 30,000 troops 11of the above "_None _._C+D _A+B of the above 15.what istrueofcapuaduringthesecondpunicwar? A. BeforetheBattleofCannaeitwas a majorcoalition pannerofrome '/ 3

18 B. The luxury and debauched life st_le of this "Las Vegas of the ancient world" corrupted the army of Hannibal '4 L C. In order to force the Romans to gwe up the siege of Capua, Hannibal marched upon Rome in 211 BC x_. After capturing the city, the Romans treated the citizens of Capua with kindness..x_ "All of the above _'_x,,.none of the above A+C+D _k+b+c True-False (A=True; B--False: 2 points each) "_ 16. The goal of a true Roman leader was to celebrate a triumph. 17. The original Roman strategy in 218 BC was to invade Africa and Spain_-q" 18. The Roman army in 218 BC was strong in cavalry. V: 19. The ordinary Roman soldier was a yeoman farmer. "1/.V20. The _ of equipment carried by a Roman soldier into the Battle of Cannae was the same as that carried by an American-infantryman into the Battle of the 21. The striking power of the Roman javelin was comparable to that of musket fire in the American Revolution. "3-22. Robert E. Lee followed Hannibal's strategy of winning a war by captta'ing the _r_ enemy's main cities. 23. Hannibal believed that the ordinary Roman soldier was brave. -V 24. The Founding Fathers of the United States believed that every citizen should study Roman history. 25. According to Plutarch the lives of great Romans provide us with models for our own lives, as citizens and as individuals. "_ 26. Collectively the family of the Cornelii Scipiones represents - in its finest form - the aristocracy that provided the core of moral and political values that made the Roman People great. "_ 27 The Numidian cavalry of Hannibal were the finest light cavalry in the world. -q_ 28. The Carthaginian troops who fought at the Battle o.f Cannae were armed and equipped like Romans. _,v_, -,_ _,_. _ 29. After the Battle of the River Trebia, Hannibal set free all the prisoners captured from Rome's coalition partners. -_ 30. Roman generals like Varro did not understand the importance of coordinating cavalryand infantry. "q_ _3 I.Varrodisplayedpoorbattlefield command atcannae. 32.Hannibaldisplayedsuperbbattlefield command atthebattleoftrebia.-'7-33.the Roman generallongusdisplayedpoorskills inlogistics atthebattleof Trebia. _(" 34. German strategy at the beginning of World War I was based on Hannibal's plans at Cannae. 35. Galas Flaminius was a capable and experienced general and politician. Ḻ \ 4

19 I _4 36. Gauls were divided into a number of tribes living in what is today northern Italy _/ and France. 37. The Samnites provided the Romans with their best cavalry. )_ 38. Roman naval superiority rested largely upon the Greek cities of south Italy,X ",.,members of the coalition. _39. Capua was a Samnite city. -q_ 40. After Cannae, the Carthaginian government voted to send reinforcements to Hannibal. /_" 41. Like Sparta, the city of Rome had no walls. _:_ 42. After Trasimene, the Romans dedicated_ temple to the goddess of Common Sense. "_ 43. As a practical minded people, the Romans did not take omens seriously. 3_ 44. Quintus Fabius Maximns was elected dictator to serve for a six-month term._" 45. Hannibal's pronunciation of Latin placed him in a dangerous situation.'_ 46. Hannibal's cavalry general Maharbal advised against an immediate march upon Rome after Cannae. '_'(" 47. The military strategy of Fabius influenced the strategy of General Winfield Scott at the beginning of the American Civil War. -'_ 48. Hannibal's study of Alexander the Great influenced his actions after Cannae. 49. The Roman religious rite of"sacred Spring" required the sacrifice of the first born son of every Roman. "5 50. Quintus Fabius Maximus is an outstanding example of the collective leadership of _- the Roman Senate.

20 1 7' CLC3193 Freedom in Rome Professor Fears Spring 09 Test II Please read these instructions before you begin the test. Failure to comply with the instructions will eost you points on the test. Instructions 1. Put all notes and other materials at the front of the room. This includes all cell phones and electronic devices. In taking the test, you may have at your desk only the question sheet, answer sheet, and a number 2 pencil. 2. Be sure you use #2 pencil. 3. Listen to the proctor and be sure you fill out your exam as instructed. This includes writing your name on the answer sheet and filling out the proper bubbles on the answer sheet. 20 points will be deducted from the grade of any students failing to fill out their name and the appropriate bubbles. 4. Keep your eyes on your own paper. Do not attempt to communicate in any way with another student. 5. The test is self-explanatory. In fairness to nll students, Dr. Fears can not answer questions about the test. This includes the meaning of words. If you have a technical question (such as need to visit restroom), raise your hand. 6. When you finish, stay in your seat. The tests will all be collected at the same time. Be sure you hand in your answer sheet with the proper group (white top sheet or colored top sheet). 20 points will be deducted from the score of any student handing an answer sheet in with the wrong group. 7. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up, get another one from Dr. Fears. You are responsible for handing your answer sheet in with the proper group. 20 points will be deducted from any exam that is not filled out properly. This includes name properly filled out and id number. 8. There are 50 questions. Be sure you answer all Remember our standing instructions for the test. Do not begin until you are so instructed by the proctor. 20 points will be deducted from the exam score of any student who starts before being told to do so. 10. Be sure you have written the color of your cover sheet - this page - on top of your answer sheet.

21 Multiple Choice (2 points each) 1. What did Caesar do in 59 BC? -. B.' He was Consub / / C. He carried out his promises to Crassus and Pompey Y D. He proved to be a shrewd politician 7 E. None of the above F. A+D _ B+C+D 2. What did Caesar do in 58 BC? A. He was Proconsul _/ B. He conquered the Helvetii _/_ C. He conquered Ariovistus D. He held trials and collected taxes in Transalpine Gaul, Cisalpine Gaul, and (_ lllydcum.v / All of the above G. A+B+C 3. What did Caesar do in 57 BC? A. He collecte/d taxes and held trials in Transalpine Gaul, Cisalpine Gaul and Illyricum _t C. He conquered the Belgae.H+c B+D 4. What did Caesar do in 56 Be? A. He collected taxes and held trials in/countries as far apart as.modern southern France, northern Italy and Croatia. "4 _gave the Veneti and gave that tribe the title "Friend of the Roman People." C. He showed his mastery of naval warfare 4' _the English Channel. _. A+C None A+B+C of the above '_ 5. What did Caesar do in 55 BC? A. He carried out a massacre of women and children B. He built a 1650 ft. long bridge across the Rhine River -_li

22 ... i _ade a peace treaty with the Germans D. He carried out the only successful amphibious landing in Britain in the face of enemy resistance at the shore "4 _) A+B+D H. A+B+C 6. What did Caesar do in 54BC? -_He-faited-to achieve his strategic purpose in Britain numbers of troops in a shipwreck crossing the.english C. He was investigated by the Senate for war crimes,/ Channel D. In honor of Caesar, the Roman People decreed 20 days of thanksgiving 4/ celebrations G. A+B _-_ C+D 7. What do the events of the year 53 BC demonstrate to you about Caesar and true leadership qualities? / A. He could motivate men of ordinary talents to true greatness _/ B. Caesar had a sixth sense about danger and trouble _/r C. The Gauls were a valiant, disciplined, ruthless and treacherous enemy D. Never make an important decision when you are afraid None A+B_, of the above H. C+D 8. What was true of Vercingetorix? A. At the time of the rebellion, he was little more than 20 years old. "_ B. He was divinely inspired/to lead his people in a revolt against Rome 4 f C. He fought for freedom q / " D. Professor Fears called him a loser (_. None All of of the the above above G. A+B+D H. A+B+C 9. What was true of Caesar's siege of Alesia? A. His men cons@ted two sets of siege works, one 10 miles around and one 14 miles around?q B. Caesar used the ancient _luivalent of mine fields to overcome the Gallic superiority in numbers q

23 ,,"_-r"be'ceaa_e of his need to coordinate such a vast siege, Caesar did not take part in the actual combat. _sar's army lacked artillery. A+B A+C+D 10. What is true of the campaign of 52 BC leading up to Alesi)a,?,_A..The Keltic Gauls formed a united resistance of 43 tribes v' B. Caesar made use of the strategic retreat to seize the initiative C. Caesar made use of German mercenaries to overcome Gallic superiority in cavalry _ Caesar All of the failed above to capture the Gallic walled city of Gergovia 4" G. A+B H. C+D True-False (A=True; B+False; 2 points each) Questions According to Professor Fears, which of the following statements as a description both of Rome in 68 BC and the United States today: is true "_ l 1. The Roman Consuls and the American President were elected by a similar voting procedure. - C/_CJf'0((L _ C0[_.OJ_ "_ 12. Roman Consuls were paid no salary and the American President a low salary in the expectation that they could make a lot of money after their term of office had ended. "9 "_13. No one could get elected to political office without accepting large campaign contributions There were two'bitterly opposed political parties, one called the Democrats, the _ other called the Party of Traditional Roman and Family Values. - 0_cl _4 _ o_tj iojce _, -r" 15. Partisan politics prevented a solution to the problem of the Middle East. 16. Iran was not a threat. 17. The ordinary citizen believed that wars were best fought by a professional army. "F 18. Almost no one wanted a military draft. "7" 19. Senators arrange bailouts for companies that had given them campaign contributions. "l" 20. Partisan politics prevented a solution to the problem of terrorism. -r"21. Serious debt and mortgage crises had serious political consequences. "_ 22. A constitution made for a small republic could govern a world-wide superpower.

24 "V 23. The destruction of Corinth and Carthage in 146BC testified to the domination of Roman politics by money and commerce. "T 24. Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were the grandsons of Scipio, the conqueror of Hannibal. "/-25. Tiberius Gracchus wanted to revive the small farmer as the backbone of Roman freedom. -_26. The veto of one lid Tribune of the Roman People was more powerful than the entire Roman Senate. Y:_27. According to the Roman Constitution, the Consuls controlled all finances Gaius Gracchus believed that the traditional balance of power between Senate and Roman People would lead to a solution of Rome's economic and political problems. 29. Marcus Licinius Crassus proves that success in business translates into success in politics. 30. The Roman army led by Crassus was technologically superior to the Parthian army. "q'_31.the problems of the Middle East today have part of their origin in the result of the Battle of Carrhae. "_'-32. Caesar spent part of his "junior year abroad" crucifying terrorists. "y33. The Belgae spoke Basque. "]-34. The Aquitani spoke a Germanic language. Y-35. Marcus Tullius Cicero believed that Rome could only be saved by a dictator. _" 36. Marcus Porcius Cato believe that Caesar was an insignificant politician. _ 37. Cato believed that compromise is the key to success in politics Pompey showed that a capable leader could quickly put an end to the threat of terrorism. _ 39. Pompey had a clear vision of how to solve Rome's problems. 40. Caesar believe that the Roman People no longer wanted nor were worthy of political freedom Caesar believed his honor was worth civil war. "1-42 Pompey was tricked into battle by Caesar's strategic retreat. 43. At the Battle of Pharsalus, Pompey seized the initiative. "1"44. At the Battle of Pharsalus, Caesar used infantry tactics to overcome Pompey's superiority in cavalry. 45. Pompey died by treachery- _h'v/_0)le_, i_ "_'_-,_ 46. At Valley Forge, George Washington and his troops watched a play celebrating Caesar as a role model for our new republic. _47. Cato accepted the clemency of Caesar in order to bring final peace to Rome Cato believed in the immortality of the soul. -V 49. Caesar's Commentaries on the Conquest of Gaul are a superb example of foresight. -'/"50. Caesar wrote a beautiful Latin style.

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