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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. The soldiers who are with Otho when he kills himself end up doing what?

2. Galba wins what types of awards for his military achievements in Africa?

3. Who does Galba choose as an adopted son instead of Otho?

4. Vitellius is admired by many of the previous Caesars for his skill at what?

5. What does Nero love and begin training in at an early age?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Otho's troops think they are going to, when he sends them out of Rome?

2. Why does Otho commit suicide?

3. Why does the population have a good opinion of Vitellius?

4. What is the reaction of the Roman citizens to Nero's death?

5. How did Vespasian offend Nero?

6. What is Galba given for his military achievements in Africa.

7. When does Vespasian have time for his friends?

8. What does Vespasian do in Britain when Claudius is Emperor?

9. Why does Nero set parts of Rome on fire?

10. What happens during the eighth month of his reign?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the governing styles of Julius and Augustus. Which Caesar governed the Empire most effectively and why? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Why were so many of the Caesars murdered? Compare and contrast the deaths, causes of deaths, and reasons for the deaths, of at least three different Caesars. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How did terror and fear motivate the actions of the Caesars and the citizens? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

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