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Spring 2005Test II

Please Read these instructions before you begin the test. Failure to comply with thei ti ' • "nstrne 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 phonesand electronic devices. In taking the test, you may have at your desk only thequestion 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 technicalquestion (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. Besure you hand in your answer sheet with the proper group (white top sheet or coloredtop sheet). 20 points will be deducted from the score of any student handing ananswer sheet in with the wrong group.

6. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up, getanother one from Dr. Fears. You are responsible for handing your answer sheet inwith the proper group. 20 points will be deducted from any exam that is not filled outproperly. This includes name properly filled out and id number and code.

7. There are 50 questions. Be sure you answer all 50.8. 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 anystudent who starts before being told to do so.

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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 inRome.

"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 ine.

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.

At an early age he proved bravery and persistence.E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

+BZ_ C+D4. 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.E. All of the above 111F. None of the aboveG. A+B+C

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5. What modem countries were contained, fully or in part, by the Romangeographical term Gallia?

A. FranceB. Switzerland

C. BelgiumD. italy

_)All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B+C

6. Why did Caesar undertake the conquest of Gaul?

A. To gain an armyB. To gain a military reputationC. Because he was a Roman patriotD. To become dictator of Rome

._NII of the aboveone of the aboveG. 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.

E. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+D

8. Which of the following problems of the Roman Republic did Caesar intend to

f_ solve his of Gaul?by conquest__. 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.E. All of the above

F._.)None of the aboveG. B+C+D

9. Caesar and Alexander were the two greatest general in history. In what ways didCaesar's position differ from that of Alexander the Great?

A. Caesar could not ignore politics at Rome.

Caesar was accountable to the Senate and Roman People.

_/C i Caesar had powerful enemies at home.Caesar was burdened by a number of routine duties associated With governing aprovince.

_AI1 of the aboveF. None of the above

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 politicianinto a statesman.

,_. 11. Caesar's victory over the Veneti displayed his battlefield command in a navalsituation.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.

15. Caesar's invasion of Britain was a strategic failure.f

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 Atlanticseaboard of Gaul.

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22. Caesar carried out a strategic retreat in order to force the Helvetii to fight a battle.1\23. According to Caesar's own figures, his victories over the Helyetii, Nervii,

"_ and Tencteri resulted in than Gauls and GermansUsipites more 500,000 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.

30. By 133 BC, Roman political life was dominated by money and big business.5

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 forRome'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.

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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 ....... :_ , ._ r,,-, __ 1-........ n ,,,;th th,_;.n,,,_.,-_ nfCLIILLIIC Ill IDJ U_-. _.,_glll U_-" _-'ulllVI-a_"_s-' ''_*** * ................

-_ 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.

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Spring 2005Test II

Please Read these instructions before yon begin the test. Failure to comply with theinstructions will cost you points on the test.

1. Put all notes and other materials at the front of the room. This includes all cell phonesand 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 technicalquestion (such as need to visit restroom), raise your hand.


6. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up, getanother one from Dr. Fears. You are responsible for handing your answer sheet inwith the proper group. 20 points will be deducted from any exam that is not filled outproperly. This includes name properly filled out and id number and code.



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Questions


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 inRome.

• '_The Senate and Rome People working together can solve theproblems of Rome."F__The Senate is the salvation of Rome.

F. A+E

2. What did Gnaeus Pompeius think?

_Tthe general in Rome, therefore I should be the leading politician ingreatest

me.

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

3. What was true of Gaius Julius Caesar._.He was looked down upon because he was not an aristocratby birth.B. "His father was wealthy.

_D. He had an excellent education.• At an early age he proved bravery and persistence.E. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+BH. 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.

E. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B+C

5. What modem countries were contained, fully or in part, by the Romangeographical term Gallia?

A. FranceB. Switzerland

C. BelgiumD. Italy

_)AII of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B+C

6. Why did Caesar undertake the conquest of Gaul?

A. To gain an army.B. To gain a military reputationC. Because be was a Roman patriotD. To become dictator of Rome

._NII of the aboveone 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.E. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+D

8. Which of the following problems of the Roman Republic did Caesar intend tosolve 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.E. All of the above

F._None of the aboveG. B+C+D

9. Caesar and Alexander were the two greatest general in history. In what ways didCaesar's position differ from that of Alexander the Great?

A. Caesar could not ignore politics at Rome.

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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 aboveF. None of the aboveG. B+CH. A+D

True-False (2 points each; A=True; B=False)

/_10. Plutarch believed that Caesar's campaigns in Gaul transformed him from a politicianinto a statesman.

,_ 11. Caesar's victory over the Veneti displayed his battlefield command in a navalsituation.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.

15. Caesar's invasion of Britain was a strategic failure.f

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 Atlanticseaboard of Gaul.

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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 Helvetii, Nervii,Usipites and Tencteri resulted in more than 500,000 Gauls and Germans 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.

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. 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.

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iCLC3043 Freedom in RomeProfessor Fears

Spring 2005 (_Test I

Instructions


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 answerquestions about the test. This includes the meaning of words. If you have a technicalquestion (such as need to visit restroom), raise your hand.


6. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up, getanother one from Dr. Fears. You are responsible for handing your answer sheet in I_with the proper group. 20 points will be deducted from any exam that is not filled outproperly. This includes name properly filled out and id number and code.



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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

viesC. HonestyD. Love of peace

3. What Roman quality was taught by the story of the capture of Rome by the Gaulsand the motto Vae Victis?

(_ Conquer or die

B. HonestyC. PietyD. 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 aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+BH. C+D

5. What was true of Carthage at the time of the Second Punic War?

"_.It was a monarchyB. 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. ,rE. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B+D

6. What is true of Polybius?A. He was a Cn'eeldB. He admired Romans,/

C. He was a "philosophical historian."D. He made use of eyewitness sources

_AII of the aboveNone of the above

G. A+C+DH. 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`/E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

_. +C+DA+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 battlesD. Encourage the revolt of Rome's coalition partnersE. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B

_)C+D

9. What is true of Hannibal's march from Spain to Italy?A. ,He was forced to fight Gauls.(

•B_. The march took more than one yearl _v,_-_ _0_c_.He loss less than 1,000 men.D. All of his elephants made it across the AlpsV"E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

(_+C+D

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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? '_jo

"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.E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

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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 battleplan. /

, 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 aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+C+D

Q_) A+B12. 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_E. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B+C

/(_B+C+D

__ 13. What was the Roman response to the results of the Battle of Cannae?

,_To seek a negotiated peace with HannibalTo ransom the Roman soldiers taken prisoner by HannibalC. To maintain naval superiority ¢"D. 'To fight Carthage everywhere Hannibal was notE. None of the above

C+DA+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 _"

_fter the city, the Roman Marcus Claudius Marcellus treatedcapturing general

e citizens of Syracuse with kindness.annibal marched to the defense of Syracuse with 30,000 troops11of the above

"_None of the above_._C+D

_A+B

15.what istrueofCapuaduringtheSecondPunicWar?A. BeforetheBattleofCannaeitwas amajorcoalitionpannerofRome '/

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B. The luxury and debauched life st_le of this "Las Vegas of the ancient world"corrupted the army of Hannibal '4

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C. In order to force the Romans to gwe up the siege of Capua, Hannibal marchedupon Rome in 211 BC

x_. After the the Romans treated the citizens of Capua with kindness.capturing city,.x_ "All of the above

_'_x,,.None of the aboveA+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 Cannaewas 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 inthe American Revolution. "3-

22. Robert E. Lee followed Hannibal's strategy of winning a war by captta'ing theenemy's main cities. _r_

23. Hannibal believed that the ordinary Roman soldier was brave. -V24. 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 theRoman 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 andequipped like Romans. _,v_, _ _-,_¢_,_. _29. After the Battle of the River Trebia, Hannibal set free all the prisoners capturedfrom Rome's coalition partners. -_30. Roman generals like Varro did not understand the importance of coordinatingcavalryand infantry. "q_

•_3I.Varrodisplayedpoorbattlefieldcommand atCannae.32.Hannibaldisplayedsuperbbattlefieldcommand attheBattleofTrebia.-'7-33.The Roman generalLongusdisplayedpoorskillsinlogisticsattheBattleofTrebia. _("

34. German strategy at the beginning of World War I was based on Hannibal's plansat Cannae.

35. Galas Flaminius was a capable and experienced general and politician. L-\

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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 toHannibal. /_"41. Like Sparta, the city of Rome had no walls. _:_42. After Trasimene, the Romans dedicated_ temple to the goddess of CommonSense. "_

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 uponRome after Cannae. '_'("47. The military strategy of Fabius influenced the strategy of General Winfield Scottat 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 firstborn son of every Roman. "5

50. Quintus Fabius Maximus is an outstanding example of the collective leadership of

_- the Roman Senate.

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Spring 09Test II

Please read these instructions before you begin the test. Failure to comply with theinstructions will eost you points on the test.

Instructions


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 theanswer sheet. 20 points will be deducted from the grade of any students failing to fillout their name and the appropriate bubbles.

4. Keep your eyes on your own paper. Do not attempt to communicate in any way withanother student.

5. The test is self-explanatory. In fairness to nll students, Dr. Fears can not answerquestions about the test. This includes the meaning of words. If you have a technicalquestion (such as need to visit restroom), raise your hand.


7. You are responsible for the condition of your answer sheet. If you mess it up, getanother one from Dr. Fears. You are responsible for handing your answer sheet inwith the proper group. 20 points will be deducted from any exam that is not filled outproperly. This includes name properly filled out and id number.



10. Be sure you have written the color of your cover sheet - this page - on top ofyour answer sheet.

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1. What did Caesar do in 59 BC?

-. B.' He was Consub / /C. He carried out his promises to Crassus and Pompey YD. He proved to be a shrewd politician 7E. None of the aboveF. 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 AriovistusD. He held trials and collected taxes in Transalpine Gaul, Cisalpine Gaul, and

(_ lllydcum.v /All of the above

F. None of the aboveG. A+B+C

3. What did Caesar do in 57 BC?

A. He collecte/d taxes and held trials in Transalpine Gaul, Cisalpine Gaul andIllyricum _t

C. He conquered the Belgae

E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

.H+cB+D

4. What did Caesar do in 56 Be?

A. He collected taxes and held trials in/countries as far apart as.modern southernFrance, 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.E. All of the above

_. None of the aboveA+CA+B+C '_

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

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_ade a peace treaty with the Germans

D. He carried out the only successful amphibious landing in Britain in the face ofenemy resistance at the shore "4

E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

_) A+B+DH. 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 ChannelC. He was investigated by the Senate for war crimes,/

D. In honor of Caesar, the Roman People decreed 20 days of thanksgiving 4/celebrations

E. All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+B

_-_ C+D

7. What do the events of the year 53 BC demonstrate to you about Caesar and trueleadership qualities? /

A. He could motivate men of ordinary talents to true greatness _/B. Caesar had a sixth sense about danger and trouble _/rC. The Gauls were a valiant, disciplined, ruthless and treacherous enemyD. Never make an important decision when you are afraidE. All of the above

None of the aboveA+B_,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 fC. He fought for freedom q /

" D. Professor Fears called him a loser

(_. All of the aboveNone of the aboveG. A+B+DH. 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 14miles around?q

B. Caesar used the ancient _luivalent of mine fields to overcome the Gallicsuperiority in numbers q

,,"_-r"Be'Ceaa_e of his need to coordinate such a vast siege, Caesar did not take part in theactual combat.

_sar's army lacked artillery.E. All of the aboveF. None of the above

A+BA+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 initiativeC. Caesar made use of German mercenaries to overcome Gallic superiority in

cavalry

_ Caesar failed to capture the Gallic walled city of Gergovia 4"All of the aboveF. None of the aboveG. A+BH. C+D

True-False (A=True; B+False; 2 points each)

Questions 11-22 According to Professor Fears, which of the following statements is trueas a description both of Rome in 68 BC and the United States today:

"_ 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 hadended. "9

"_13. No one could get elected to political office without accepting large campaigncontributions..

14. 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.

"V 23. The destruction of Corinth and Carthage in 146BC testified to the domination ofRoman politics by money and commerce.

"T 24. Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were the grandsons of Scipio, the conqueror ofHannibal.

"/-25. Tiberius Gracchus wanted to revive the small farmer as the backbone of Romanfreedom.

-_26. The veto of one lid Tribune of the Roman People was more powerful than theentire Roman Senate.

Y:_27. According to the Roman Constitution, the Consuls controlled all finances..28. Gaius Gracchus believed that the traditional balance of power between Senate and

Roman People would lead to a solution of Rome's economic and politicalproblems.

29. Marcus Licinius Crassus proves that success in business translates into success inpolitics.

30. The Roman army led by Crassus was technologically superior to the Parthianarmy.

"q'_31.The problems of the Middle East today have part of their origin in the result of theBattle 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.7- 38. 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.41.. 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'ssuperiority in cavalry.

45. Pompey died by treachery- _h'v/_0)le_, i_ "_'_-,_46. At Valley Forge, George Washington and his troops watched a play celebratingCaesar as a role model for our new republic.

_47. Cato accepted the clemency of Caesar in order to bring final peace to Rome.-1-48. Cato believed in the immortality of the soul.

-V 49. Caesar's Commentaries on the Conquest of Gaul are a superb example offoresight.

-'/"50. Caesar wrote a beautiful Latin style.

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