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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. Gaius says that a "man must either be frugal or be ________."

2. Why does Julius choose to govern Gaul?

3. Where does Claudius build a harbor during his reign?

4. How many counsulships does Claudius hold?

5. What temple project of Tiberius' does Gaius complete?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gaius do for the people who were exiled?

2. What does Augustus do when Caesar goes to fight Pompey's sons in Spain?

3. What changes does Caesar make to the calendar?

4. What happens when Tiberius's son dies?

5. What does Augustus say when the people and Senate agree to give him the title, " Father of the Country?"

6. How does Gaius get the surname of Caligula?

7. What kinds of things did Gaius invent?

8. Describe the relationship between Tiberius and his mother.

9. Who are some of the women Caesar had affairs with?

10. Why are Tiberius's speeches considered bad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"I came, I saw, I conquered," is Julius Caesar's famous saying. How does that saying represent his time as Caesar? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Select one Caesar from the book and explain why his downfall was the worst and what caused his downfall. Use evidence from the book in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why were so many of the Caesars murdered? Compare and contrast the deaths, causes of deaths, and reasons for the deaths, of at least three different Caesars. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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