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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV, ch. 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Alexandrians to celebrate under Caligula's rule?
(a) They are able to stop Caligula's mad rules against them.
(b) Caligula gives them tax breaks and economic benefits.
(c) Caligula names all Jews aliens and intruders.
(d) Caligula names the Greek Orthodox church as the official religion.

2. On what condition will the Alabarch give Herod a loan?
(a) Herod must act as a liasion between the Alabarch and Rome.
(b) Cypros must stay with the Alabarch until the money is returned.
(c) Herod must return his debt in 3 months.
(d) Herod must have his children educated in Jerusalem.

3. Who stops Caligula from freeing Herod immediately from prison?
(a) Antonia.
(b) The German prisoner.
(c) Macro.
(d) The governor of the prison.

4. What people in the Roman Empire are the first to claim Claudius emperor?
(a) The city battalion.
(b) The populous.
(c) The infantry and palace guards.
(d) The Senate.

5. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?
(a) The tourism industry will compete with their business.
(b) Ostia will grow a better species of corn than their current ones.
(c) It indirectly gives them greater profits.
(d) They will not be banished.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?

2. What stops Herod from his initial return to Rome?

3. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?

4. Why does Claudius plan a 5-day festival?

5. What does Herod do at the temple of treasury in Jerusalem?

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