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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. During his stand for praetorship, what is Marius unsuccessfully prosecuted for?

2. Who is credited with ending the war in Africa?

3. Who is leading the enemy troops as Sulla and his men near Rome?

4. Where does Jugurtha eventually die?

5. What is Sulla the first Roman to do, pertaining to the Parthians?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Crassus's son?

2. What is significant about the way Sulla takes control of Rome?

3. What is interesting about the way Marius first tries to stand for the aedileship?

4. What questionable things does Marius do during his sixth term as consul?

5. What does Sulla do after taking Rome again, this time, from Telesinus?

6. How does Marius distinguish himself when he is voted into the office of tribune?

7. What happens between Crassus and the Spartans that shows his view of war?

8. What does Marius do when elected consul to endear himself to the people?

9. How does Sulla die?

10. How does Sulla attempt to interfere with Pompey the Great's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the war between Marius and Metellus, chronicling how it begins, the reasons why it becomes so intense, and the effect its ending has on Marius's career as a Roman leader.

Essay Topic 2

Pompey is mainly known for his military career, but he also entered the political arena. Analyze both his military and political experiences, how they contrasted each other, and which one had the most impact on Rome. Also, include a detailed explanation of why Pompey was so highly regarded for the way he handled himself during the military battles he was involved with.

Essay Topic 3

"Fall of the Roman Republic" is regarded as one of the most comprehensive accounts of the lives of some of the most significant Roman leaders. Describe five things that you learned from reading the book and why you think they are relevant to either the Roman Republic, or current times. As well, which characters and events do you think had the most impact on the Romans in general and why?

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