View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Disciplina Augusta, 233-251.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Hadrian continues to discuss old age, sickness, and death, he comments that which of the following basic joys is deserting him?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Music.
(c) Love.
(d) Food.

2. After the Jewish protests over Greek literature in schools, which of the following individuals lets his nephew die rather than accept a Greek doctor?
(a) Abraham.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Ismael.

3. Hadrian returns to Rome after he leaves Greece in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233" and writes which document to codify the administration of Italy?
(a) Perpetual Edict.
(b) Declaration of Administration.
(c) Eternal Declaration.
(d) Roma Perpetua.

4. When Hadrian states that if the collapse of Rome happens it will concern his successors, he mentions that it is which year of the Roman era?
(a) 847.
(b) 265.
(c) 762.
(d) 349.

5. After examining Hadrian, his doctor is alarmed at the Emperor's condition and blames which young physician who has been attending him?
(a) Blandula.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Iollas.
(d) Hermogenes.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following individuals does Hadrian give the responsibility of cleaning up during the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem?

2. When Hadrian is attacked by a slave he sends the man to work in the mines; he says that which of the following cities would have survived had it shown some generosity?

3. Which religious group appeals to Hadrian for a defense of their faith shortly after he begins work on the cult of Antinous?

4. When discussing how he began to involve himself with other lovers, to Antinous' disgust, Hadrian says that he forced Antinous to endure the presence of a courtesan in which city?

5. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 274 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample