2. With whom did Pompey make war that Plutarch reported eventually led to his death in Egypt?
(a) Pompey led a civil war against Sertorius to exert Roman control over Western Europe.
(b) Pompey led a civil war against Antony after the assassination of Caesar.
(c) Pompey led a civil war against Caesar in an attempt to take Caesar's power.
(d) Pompey led a civil war against Crassus to consolidate the power of the Triumvirate.

3. Where does Plutarch report Alexander died?
(a) Persia.
(b) Athens.
(c) Babylon.
(d) India.

4. How does Plutarch claim the birth order of Agis and Agesilaus affected their lives?
(a) Agis, the older, was given the inheritance of the king, but Agesilaus was given the authority over a province.
(b) Agis, the older, was the favorite of the father, but Agesilaus was the favorite of their mother.
(c) Agis, the older, was trained in military matters, but Agesilaus was trained in agricultural arts.
(d) Agis, the older, was educated to be king, and Agesilaus was given a common education.

5. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?
(a) Both Eumenes and Sertorius loved war.
(b) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(c) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.
(d) Both Eumenes and Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did Pompey ally himself to overcome the reputation of his father, and who did Plutarch report they oppose in a civil conflict for power over Rome?

2. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Eumenes was raised?

3. What did Plutarch report to be Agesilaus' physical deformity?

4. According to Plutarch, how did Caesar begin his rise to power over Rome?

5. How old does Plutarch claim Alexander to have been when Philip left him in charge of Macedon while he went on an expedition against Byzantine?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 448 words
(approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page)

View a FREE sample