NLE III-IV Prose: Geography 54 History, Battles, Wars 51,52 Year # Question A B Answer 1978 30 Libya was another name for Alesia Africa acia Hispania B 1980 24 The Greeks sailed across the to Troy. Black Sea Aegean Sea Straits of Gibraltar Atlantic Ocean B 1980 35 The first Olympic Games were held in: Italia Graecia Libya Britannia B 1981 22 In the southeastern part of Italy, the chief port of departure for Greece was Syracuse Herculaneum Brundisium Ostia 1981 34 arthage, Rome's enemy in the three Punic Wars, was located in Asia Minor Greece Africa Gaul 1982 32 The southern peninsula of Greece is known as: Thrace the yclades Macedonia the Peloponnesus 1983 30 The ancient Roman province of Ilyricum is now known as: Yugoslavia Austria Switzerland Portugal A 1984 27 icero spent his exile in Macedonia, what was a region of: Italy Africa Greece Britain 1985 23 The road which can be seen in the Forum Romanum is the Via. Flaminia Appia Sacra Aurelia 1986 22 1987 26 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 1988 21 ilicia, where icero served as proconsul in 51 B.., was located in: North Africa Spain Britain Asia Minor 1990 26 Brundisium, a seaport which became a Roman colony in 244 B.., is located on the Sea. Adriatic Tyrrhenian Aegean Black A 1991 26 Pompeii and Herculaneum are located: in northern Italy on the island of Sicily on the west coast of Italy 1992 24 The Twelve Tables specified that the bodies of the dead be buried: in the Forum on the Palatine Hill outside the city walls 1992 28 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 1993 29 Which river is NOT located in Italy. Tiber Po Rubicon Rhine 1994 30 The city of Alexandria and the Nile river are located in Graecia Gallia Hispania Aegyptus 1996 22 1997 26 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 1998 24 Hadrian's Wall was intended to keep the barbarians out of Germany Roman Britain Roman Gaul Greece B 1999 24 2000 24 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
What is the name of the area at the foot of the Palatine Hill which is the 2000 29 site of the Rostra, the uria, the Basilica Julia, and the Temple of astor? ircus Maximus Ostia Forum Romanum ampus Martius 2001 21 What area of Rome was set aside for military training and mass voting? ampus Martius Forum Flavian Amphitheater ircus Maximus A 2001 25 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 2001 28 2003 22 2004 19 2005 28 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 2006 21 In what Roman province was arthage located? Gallia Graecia Africa Asia Minor 2007 21 What was the region north of Rome in which the ancient cities of Veii and Tarquinii were located? Sicilia Latium ampania Etruria B 2008 21 Where in Italy are Herculaneum, Pompeii, and Mount Vesuviius located? Etruria Latium ampania Sicilia 2008 27 Which river is located in Italy? Rhine Seine Rubicon Nile 2009 21 Ostia is located in northern Africa in isalpine Gaul in eastern Sicily in western Italy 2010 20 Bithynia, Pontus, and ilicia were Roman provinces located in Hispania Africa Asia Gallia 1989 25 1989 26 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 1978 24 Two Roman historians were Livy and Tacitus Thucydides Martial Plautus A 1978 25 The final destruction of arthage was in 146 B.. 44 B.. 79 A.. 509 B.. A 1979 26 We indentify the PAX ROMANA with Augustus Sulla Romulus Scipio A 1980 27 1980 31 1981 26 1984 33 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.. 100 B.. 476 A.. 509 B.. A a temple an arch an aqueduct a column B Julio-laudian Antonines Sabine Flavian Verres assius Sulla Lucullus 1985 28 The story of Rome's beginnings has been told by the historian: aesar Livy Sallust icero B
The death of rassus in 53 B.. at the Battle of arrhae marked the end 1985 29 of the 1985 33 1986 24 1986 27 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 1986 29 The early history of Rome, AB URBE ONITA, was written by: icero aesar Livy Seneca 1986 30 Agrippa and Hadrian both played an important part in the construction of the domed architectural marvel called the: Parthenon ircus Maximus Pantheon olosseum 1987 27 The Roman emperors from Augustus through Nero are known as the: Julio-laudians Flavians Antonines Severans A 1988 25 What two events occurred in 63 B..? 1988 27 1988 31 1990 21 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 1990 35 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 1991 22 Which of the following stories is an example of fratricide? Romulus and Remus astor and Pollux Apollo and Mercury Aeneas and Anchises A 1991 24 1992 22 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 1992 24 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 1992 29 Herodotus, Livy, and Tacitus were ancient: philosophers writers of comedy historians writers of tragedy 1992 30 1993 21 1993 23 1993 25 1993 27 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
1993 28 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 1994 22 1994 23 "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? 1994 28 The significance of aesar's crossing the Rubicon River was that 1995 21 1995 23 1995 24 1995 32 1996 23 1997 21 1997 23 1997 25 1997 32 2000 22 2000 26 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 2001 23 The abbreviation A.U.. (ab urbe condita) refers to a senatorial decree a military formation 2001 27 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? 2002 19 The historian Livy is famous for his stories about the founding of Rome the history of Egypt 2002 20 2003 19 2003 22 2003 28 2004 19 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
The Punic Wars, which were waged for control of the western 2004 20 Mediterranean, were fought between 2005 20 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 2006 28 Who wrote AB URBE ONITA, an early history of Rome? aesar icero Tacitus Livy 2007 20 Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus were famous land reformers during the Monarchy Republic Empire Interregnum B 2007 22 2008 23 2009 19 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? 2009 23 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 2009 24 Against which Roman consul did atiline conspire? incinnatus icero aesar Sulla B 2010 22 2010 27 1989 24 1989 25 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 1989 29 The Pantheon was built in commemoration of Octavian's victory at Zama Actium Lake Trasimene Pharsalus B 1989 30 A Roman historian who lived and wrote during the Empire was: Plautus ato the Elder atullus Tacitus