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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Saeculum Aureum, 171-189.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Sarmatian war Hadrian makes a practice of sending rash and ambitious soldiers back to Rome and replacing them with what kind of people?
(a) Peasants.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Technicians.
(d) Musicians.

2. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?
(a) Assar.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Gallus.

3. What animal is sacrificed as part of the ritual when Hadrian is initiated into the religious cult?
(a) Dove.
(b) Bull.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Goat.

4. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," Hadrian states that he has sought which of the following more than power?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Justice.
(d) Peace.

5. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," how is Aelius Hadrianus Afer related to Hadrian?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Father.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first few months of Hadrian's reign as emperor, he is forced to send which of the following individuals to Egypt to reestablish order?

2. When Antinous joins the Mithraic cult after a merchant suggests that he do so, in which city does the initiation rite take place?

3. When talking about the cities he establishes, Hadrian mentions the city of Hadrianotherae. In which region is this city located?

4. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?

5. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian regrets that he must fire a friend. He says that he sometimes counts which individual among his human victims?

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