NLE III-IV Prose: Geography 54 History, Battles, Wars 51,52 Year # Question A B C D Answer

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1 NLE III-IV Prose: Geography 54 History, Battles, Wars 51,52 Year # Question A B Answer Libya was another name for Alesia Africa acia Hispania B The Greeks sailed across the to Troy. Black Sea Aegean Sea Straits of Gibraltar Atlantic Ocean B The first Olympic Games were held in: Italia Graecia Libya Britannia B In the southeastern part of Italy, the chief port of departure for Greece was Syracuse Herculaneum Brundisium Ostia arthage, Rome's enemy in the three Punic Wars, was located in Asia Minor Greece Africa Gaul The southern peninsula of Greece is known as: Thrace the yclades Macedonia the Peloponnesus The ancient Roman province of Ilyricum is now known as: Yugoslavia Austria Switzerland Portugal A icero spent his exile in Macedonia, what was a region of: Italy Africa Greece Britain The road which can be seen in the Forum Romanum is the Via. Flaminia Appia Sacra Aurelia The body of water which is enclosed by Greece, Asia Minor, and rete is the Sea. The city in Sicily famous in icero's time for its wealth and works of art was: Aegean Black Tyrrhenian Adriatic A Syracuse Brundisium Alexandria orinth A ilicia, where icero served as proconsul in 51 B.., was located in: North Africa Spain Britain Asia Minor Brundisium, a seaport which became a Roman colony in 244 B.., is located on the Sea. Adriatic Tyrrhenian Aegean Black A Pompeii and Herculaneum are located: in northern Italy on the island of Sicily on the west coast of Italy The Twelve Tables specified that the bodies of the dead be buried: in the Forum on the Palatine Hill outside the city walls Goods shipped to Rome from Mediterranean ports would be unloaded at Rome's port city of: on the east coast of Spain on the banks of the Tiber Byzantium Brundisium Alexandria Ostia Which river is NOT located in Italy. Tiber Po Rubicon Rhine The city of Alexandria and the Nile river are located in Graecia Gallia Hispania Aegyptus A Roman would travel from Rome to Brundisium, and then across the Adriatic Sea in order to reach When he went from Spain to Gaul, which mountain range did Hannibal have to cross? Greece Spain Egypt Britain A aucasus Pyrenees Apennines Atlas B Hadrian's Wall was intended to keep the barbarians out of Germany Roman Britain Roman Gaul Greece B The MARE TYRRHENUM, MARE ARIATIUM, and MARE AEGEUM are parts of the Which city, founded in 331 B.. by the Greeks in northern Egypt, became the second largest city of the Roman Empire and the main port of the Eastern Mediterranean? Atlantic Ocean Black Sea Arabian Gulf Mediterranean Sea arthage Brundisium Alexandria Athens

2 What is the name of the area at the foot of the Palatine Hill which is the site of the Rostra, the uria, the Basilica Julia, and the Temple of astor? ircus Maximus Ostia Forum Romanum ampus Martius What area of Rome was set aside for military training and mass voting? ampus Martius Forum Flavian Amphitheater ircus Maximus A When a Roman orator spoke to the people in the Forum, he would usually stand at the door of the uria in a basilica on the steps of the temple of Vesta on the rostra When Julius aesar crossed the River, he defied the Roman Senate and declared war on Rome. Actium, where Octavian defeated Antony and leopatra in a naval battle, was located on the Ionian Sea on the west coast of. As he made his way from Spain to northern Italy, Hannibal had to cross the What place was considered the center of the universe and contained an oracle of the god Apollo? Tiber Rubicon Nile Rhine B Sicily arthage Greece Italy Pyrennes Mountains Hellespont Adriatic Sea Aegean Sea A elphi Athens Olympia Mycenae A In what Roman province was arthage located? Gallia Graecia Africa Asia Minor What was the region north of Rome in which the ancient cities of Veii and Tarquinii were located? Sicilia Latium ampania Etruria B Where in Italy are Herculaneum, Pompeii, and Mount Vesuviius located? Etruria Latium ampania Sicilia Which river is located in Italy? Rhine Seine Rubicon Nile Ostia is located in northern Africa in isalpine Gaul in eastern Sicily in western Italy Bithynia, Pontus, and ilicia were Roman provinces located in Hispania Africa Asia Gallia A news service during the early part of the Empire might have issued the bulletin: "laudius Invades 100 Years After aesar!" rusus crossed the River to advance into Germany and as far as the Elbe River. Sicily Greece Spain Britain Rhone Seine Rhine Marne Two Roman historians were Livy and Tacitus Thucydides Martial Plautus A The final destruction of arthage was in 146 B.. 44 B.. 79 A B.. A We indentify the PAX ROMANA with Augustus Sulla Romulus Scipio A The Roman Empire officially began when Octavian was granted the title of Augustus in: The destruction of Jerusalem by the Emperor Titus in the year 70 A.. was commemorated by the building of: The Emperor Titus who dedicated the olosseum in 80 A.. was a member of the dynasty known as: aesar's uncle Marius led the Populares in the ivil War against the autocratic dictator,. 27 B B A B.. A a temple an arch an aqueduct a column B Julio-laudian Antonines Sabine Flavian Verres assius Sulla Lucullus The story of Rome's beginnings has been told by the historian: aesar Livy Sallust icero B

3 The death of rassus in 53 B.. at the Battle of arrhae marked the end of the The Roman Republic actually came to an end in 31 B.. at the Battle of Actium when Marc Antony was defeated by: According to the historian Livy, the story of Lucretia and Sextus Tarquinius was of paramount importance in the downfall of the Roman: What famous Roman general and statesman achieved his military reputation by clearing the Mediterranean of pirates and defeating King Mithridates? Roman Empire First Triumvirate Punic War Monarchy B Julius aesar Brutus Octavian icero Empire Monarchy Interregnum Republic B Augustus Julius aesar Pompey Marc Antony The early history of Rome, AB URBE ONITA, was written by: icero aesar Livy Seneca Agrippa and Hadrian both played an important part in the construction of the domed architectural marvel called the: Parthenon ircus Maximus Pantheon olosseum The Roman emperors from Augustus through Nero are known as the: Julio-laudians Flavians Antonines Severans A What two events occurred in 63 B..? Which of these structures could icero NOT have seen during his lifetime? The second century B.. Roman censor demanded the destruction of arthage and is recognized as the founder of Latin prose. uring the course of the Republic, two were elected annually who shared equal power as the chief magistrates of the state. destruction of Pompeii and the death of Pliny the Elder The SENATUS ONSULTUM was: the senate house death of aesar and of icero birth of Augustus and conspiracy of atiline collapse of the Republic and death of leopatra and death arcer Mamertinus Amphitheatrum Flavianum Basilica Aemilia Templum Saturni B Tiberius Gracchus Plautus ato the Elder Julius aesar censors praetors quaestors consuls the prison for political prisoners a decree of the senate an introductory remark by a tribune Which of the following stories is an example of fratricide? Romulus and Remus astor and Pollux Apollo and Mercury Aeneas and Anchises A The Roman official who supervised public games, streets, and buildings was the: The conflicts between aesar and Pompey led to the downfall of the Roman: quaestor aedile praetor censor B provinces Empire Republic Monarchy The Twelve Tables specified that the bodies of the dead be buried: in the Forum on the Palatine Hill outside the city walls on the banks of the Tiber Herodotus, Livy, and Tacitus were ancient: philosophers writers of comedy historians writers of tragedy Which Roman ruler, whose name is associated with the Golden Age of Latin literature offered encouragement to Vergil and Horace in their literary efforts? The Roman official of the Republic who had the right to remove members from the senate and control public morality was the The Greek king who defeated the Romans but suffered such heavy losses that he is supposed to have said, "One more such victory and I am done for!" was One of the reasons that Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, social reformers during the Republic, were killed was that was sent into exile by the same Roman senate that had earlier declared him "Father of the ountry." Julius aesar Scipio the Younger Augustus Trajan consul tribune praetor censor Midas Pyrrhus Mithridates Hannibal B they attempted to redistribute land and give grain to the poor they assassinated one of the consuls they led a slave revolt they collaborated with the arthaginians Pompey icero aesar rassus B A

4 The naval battle fought at Actium in 31 B.. brought about the defeat of Antony and leopatra Brutus and assius Marius and Sulla astor and Pollux A "elenda est arthago" is a famous phrase uttered by the ensor ato with reference to: Which Roman office was established to protect the rights of the plebeians with the power of veto? The significance of aesar's crossing the Rubicon River was that Which Roman emperor was noted for building a wall in Britain and a mausoleum in Rome? Who was the member of the first triumvirate whose defeat at Pharsalia and subsequent death gave aesar uncontested control of Rome? The ecemviri were in charge of the Twelve Tables, tablets which contained Put the following names in the correct chronological order: 1) Nero 2) incinnatus 3) Augustus 4) Romulus The established succession of offices which icero held on his way to becoming consul was the Which member of the First Triumvirate, nicknamed ives (Wealthy), was killed fighting the Parthians in the East? ANNAE, PHARSALUS, and ATIUM are famous in Roman history. The Roman emperor ommodus wore a lion's skin and carried a club in an attempt to imitate which legendary hero? The Roman magistrate who had the power to count citizens and oversee public morals was the uring the monarchy, which ORO was established originally as cavalry support for the legions, but later evolved into the commercial and financial class? Which Roman lawyer, admiral, and natural scientist perished in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius? the eruption of Vesuvius the Punic Wars the fall of the Roman Republic the plot against Julius aesar censor consul praetor tribune his army refused to obey him for the first time he was acknowledging his defeat by the Gauls the entire army had to swim across he was making a decision that could not be changed Hadrian Nero Augustus Trajan A Sulla Tiberius icero Pompey codified laws instructions on augury The abbreviation A.U.. (ab urbe condita) refers to a senatorial decree a military formation Which author wrote letters that include an eyewitness account of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.. 79 and references to early hristians in Asia Minor? The historian Livy is famous for his stories about the founding of Rome the history of Egypt Who defeated the forces of Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalia in 48 B.., thereby gaining control of Rome? icero was a Roman statesman during the political chaos of the century B.. Actium, where Octavian defeated Antony and leopatra in a naval battle, was located on the Ionian Sea on the west coast of. Who provided the historian Tacitus with an eyewitness account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius? As he made his way from Spain to northern Italy, Hannibal had to cross the peace terms with the enemy trade agreements 4,1,2,3 1,2,3,4 4,2,3,1 4,2,1,3 toga praetexta pedites cursus honorum decemviri Antony rassus Octavian Lepidus rivers orators philosophers battles Theseus Hercules Bellerophon Romulus B censor tribune consul Pontifex Maximus A senatores equites plebs liberti B aesar icero Pliny the Elder Livy a system of numbering years the dedication of a temple icero aesar Augustus Pliny onstantine's conversion to hristianity the fall of the Roman Empire Scipio Africanus Marcus icero Julius aesar Marcus Antonius 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Sicily arthage Greece Italy Livy Julius aesar Pliny the Younger icero Pyrennes Mountains Hellespont Adriatic Sea Aegean Sea A B A

5 The Punic Wars, which were waged for control of the western Mediterranean, were fought between What great Roman general rid the Mediterranean Sea of pirates, defeated Mithridates, and joined the triumvirate with aesar and rassus? Sicily and Athens Spain and Gaul Rome and arthage rete and Sardinia Pompey Lucullus Sulla Marius A Who wrote AB URBE ONITA, an early history of Rome? aesar icero Tacitus Livy Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus were famous land reformers during the Monarchy Republic Empire Interregnum B The Servian Wall in Rome is said to have been built by Servius Tullius, who was In the battle of Pharsalus, Julius aesar defeated what famous Roman general and rival? What military commander was a member of the second triumvirate, had a love affair with leopatra, and was defeated at Actium? The office of TRIBUNUS PLEBIS was first established the first Roman emperor a famous Roman general a Roman king a Greek hero Pompey Brutus Marc Antony Octavian A Pompey Marius Scipio Antony to collect taxes from the citizens to protect the common people's interest to oversee religious institutions to keep and publish public records B Against which Roman consul did atiline conspire? incinnatus icero aesar Sulla B What Roman office, filled in times of extreme need or danger, was held for a maximum of six months and allowed the officer to operate outside the authority of the other magistrates and senate? Who was the Roman general, politician, and member of the First Triumvirate, who acquired a great amount of wealth and was defeated by the Parthians at arrhae? This statement conveys the sentiments of many Romans toward the end of the Republic: "Omnia venalia Romae." A news service during the early part of the Empire might have issued the bulletin: "laudius Invades 100 Years After aesar!" dictator praetor aedile censor A Tarquinius Priscus icero rassus ato the Elder Everything is for sale in Rome All things come to Rome Romans hunt everything All roads lead to Rome A Sicily Greece Spain Britain The Pantheon was built in commemoration of Octavian's victory at Zama Actium Lake Trasimene Pharsalus B A Roman historian who lived and wrote during the Empire was: Plautus ato the Elder atullus Tacitus