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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Crassus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in Italy is the famous statue of Gaius Marius located?
(a) Ravenna.
(b) Santerno.
(c) Montagnola.
(d) San Michele.

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

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

4. How long does Crassus send Caesar to Gaul for?
(a) Five years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) One year.

5. How is Crassus killed?
(a) He is poisoned.
(b) He is beheaded.
(c) He is attacked by one of his own men.
(d) He becomes ill and never recovers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What traditional belief does Marius go against in his first consul?

2. What does Marius refuse in the office of tribune?

3. How many children did Sulla have altogether?

4. How do Spartacus and the Spartans begin their successful battles?

5. What part did family play in Crassus's childhood?

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