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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. What does Gaius go to fetch after giving a heartfelt speech at Tiberius' funeral?

2. What is the name of Julius' brother who was exiled by Sulla?

3. What title do the people want--and the Senate agrees-- to give Augustus?

4. How many years did Julius govern Gaul?

5. Augustus believed that no women were allowed at ___________ games.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the peculiar method Caesar uses to raise the morale of his men?

2. Why does Augustus never invade another country?

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

4. What happens when Tiberius's son dies?

5. Why does Augustus create new governmental offices?

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

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

8. Describe Claudius as a leader at the beginning of his reign?

9. What does Caesar leave the public in his will?

10. Describe Augustus as a speaker.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the way three of the Caesars provided things for the citizens and the purpose behind providing things for the citizens. Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

"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 3

Compare the governing styles of Julius and Augustus. Which Caesar governed the Empire most effectively and why? Support your answer with examples from the book.

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