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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Agis and Cleomenes.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How did Plutarch claim Agis and Cleomenes incurred the hatred of the rich and powerful?
(a) By taking their laborers from them to fight in wars.
(b) By taxing them to support homeless soldiers.
(c) By inciting the working class to take their property.
(d) By being desirous to restore the noble and just form of government.
2. With whom did Pompey make war that Plutarch reported eventually led to his death in Egypt?
(a) Pompey led a civil war against Antony after the assassination of Caesar.
(b) Pompey led a civil war against Caesar in an attempt to take Caesar's power.
(c) Pompey led a civil war against Sertorius to exert Roman control over Western Europe.
(d) Pompey led a civil war against Crassus to consolidate the power of the Triumvirate.
3. What did Plutarch claim was the final indication that Pompey had fallen out of Sylla's favor?
(a) Sylla did not include Pompey in his will.
(b) Sylla defeated Pompey in battle as he was returning from conquests in Europe.
(c) Sylla attempted to have Pompey imprisoned.
(d) Sylla dispatched Pompey to Spain to quell rebellions.
4. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?
(a) Both Eumenes and Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(b) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(c) Both Eumenes and Sertorius loved war.
(d) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.
5. What does Plutarch claim Aristotle provided that he considered, "...a perfect portable treasure of all military virtue and knowledge...."?
(a) Aristotle's writings regarding the proper training and preparation of soldiers.
(b) Aristotle's personally corrected copy of Homer's Illiads.
(c) Aristotle's maps of important sites in Persia.
(d) Aristotle's collection of military histories.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Plutarch, what eventually led to Alexander and his mother, Olympia, separating from Philip to become his rivals?
2. What preceded Caesar's election by the Senate to Dictator, according to Plutarch?
3. There were 12 Roman Caesar's. Which one is Plutarch chronicling?
4. Why did Plutarch consider Agesilaus a better general than Pompey?
5. How did Alexander show favor to Eumenes, according to Plutarch?
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