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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Marius.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Marius participate in a war as legate to Metellus?
(a) Italy.
(b) Greece.
(c) Asia.
(d) Africa.

2. Whom does Marius marry?
(a) Maria, the cousin of Caesar.
(b) Maria, the aunt of Caesar.
(c) Julia, the aunt of Caesar.
(d) Julia, the cousin of Caesar.

3. Which one of the following is not one of the theories of how Marius died?
(a) He had pleurisy.
(b) He died in his bed after reflecting on his life.
(c) He was killed by Sulla.
(d) He became delusional.

4. What is Hispania Ulterior when Marius is sent to battle the bandits there?
(a) A major ally to Rome.
(b) An uncivilized province.
(c) A civilized province.
(d) A major supplier of food for Rome.

5. What traditional belief does Marius go against in his first consul?
(a) He stops all outside trade agreements.
(b) He allows poor men to fight in the military.
(c) He begins multiple outside trade agreements.
(d) He does not allow poor men to fight in the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marius's statue made out of?

2. Where in Italy is the famous statue of Gaius Marius located?

3. What was the intent of the Tuetones and the Cimbri?

4. What was unique about the Tuetones and the Cimbri?

5. What prompts Marius to pursue greater ambitions after his first military service?

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