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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During his stand for praetorship, what is Marius unsuccessfully prosecuted for?
(a) Bribery.
(b) Treason.
(c) Murder.
(d) Theft.

3. Whose endorsement does Marius have when he is voted to the office of tribune?
(a) Fulcina.
(b) Turpillius.
(c) Metellus.
(d) Caesar.

4. Where does Jugurtha eventually die?
(a) The dungeon.
(b) In an execution by Marius.
(c) In exile.
(d) On the battlefield.

5. What does Marius refuse in the office of tribune?
(a) Mass distribution of wheat.
(b) Limited distribution of wheat.
(c) Mass distribution of corn.
(d) Limited distribution of corn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Metellus first decline Marius's request to return to Rome to seek the consulate?

2. After crossing the Alps, where does Marius set up a fortified camp with the Romans while waiting for the invaders?

3. What is Hispania Ulterior when Marius is sent to battle the bandits there?

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

5. What is Turpillius's fate?

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