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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Pompey when he became a consul in 70 BCE?
(a) 38.
(b) 29.
(c) 41.
(d) 35.

2. Who were Romulus and his citizens fighting at the time when the Temple of Jupiter was said to be established?
(a) Sabines.
(b) Spartacus.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Senones.

3. After Trajan was named emperor, how long was it before he returned to Rome from Germany?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 6 months.
(d) More than a year.

4. How many young women were estimated to be taken during a religious festival Romulus held?
(a) 30 to 683.
(b) 55.
(c) 35.
(d) 40 to 75.

5. What language was the inscription written in that was found under black stone in the Forum?
(a) Greek.
(b) Coptic.
(c) Latin.
(d) Sumerian.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Claudius when he was declared emperor?

2. What emperor spent a great deal of time as a tourist and was abroad more than at home?

3. Who was given credit for establishing a calendar and annual roster of festivals, holy days, and holidays?

4. When did emperors begin to be portrayed with full beards?

5. What was the name of Caesar's daughter whom Pompey married?

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