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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Julius become a Praetor?

2. Who does Julius marry his daughter to?

3. When Tiberius returns to Caprae, he does not fill any vacancies in what?

4. How many years did Julius govern Gaul?

5. How many counsulships does Claudius hold?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Tiberius let ravage the Roman Empire?

2. What changes does Caesar make to the calendar?

3. What does Claudius do that none of the other Caesars have done before him?

4. What happens when Tiberius's son dies?

5. What measures does Caesar take to win the esteem of kings and other authorities?

6. What does Gaius do when he is short on cash?

7. Describe the relationship between Tiberius and his mother.

8. What dream does Gaius have the night before his murder?

9. Describe Augustus as a speaker.

10. Why does Augustus create new governmental offices?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the book to support your answer: explain the role of the military in choosing a new Caesar and in the reign of a Caesar.

Essay Topic 2

How did the history of the Roman Empire, including what occurred before a Caesar took power, guide or influence the actions of the Caesars during their reign? Cite specific examples from the book in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain, using examples from the book, the purpose of the government under the Caesars.

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