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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. Why does Julius choose to govern Gaul?

2. What does Claudius hide behind when he hears Gaius is dead?

3. Where does Claudius spend most of his life?

4. Under Tiberius' reign, the Dacians and Sarmatians ravage what area?

5. What surname is Gaius given as a joke?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Augustus as a speaker.

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

3. When does Tiberius interfere in state matters?

4. What changes does Caesar make to the calendar?

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

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

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

8. Who does Tiberius let ravage the Roman Empire?

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

10. Why does Augustus never invade another country?

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

Using examples from the book, answer the following question: What role do women have in the lives and reigns of the Caesars?

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