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NLE III-IV Prose: Geography 54 Year # Question A History, Battles, Wars 51,52 B C D Answer 1978 30 Libya was another name for Alesia Africa Dacia Hispania B 1980 24 The Greeks sailed across the ___ to Troy. Black Sea Aegean Sea Straits of Gibraltar Atlantic Ocean B 1980 35 The first Olympic Games were held in: Italia Graecia Libya Britannia B 1981 22 In the southeastern part of Italy, the chief port of departure for Greece was Syracuse Herculaneum Brundisium Ostia C 1981 34 Carthage, Rome's enemy in the three Punic Wars, was located in Asia Minor Greece Africa Gaul C 1982 32 The southern peninsula of Greece is known as: Thrace the Cyclades Macedonia the Peloponnesus D 1983 30 The ancient Roman province of Ilyricum is now known as: Yugoslavia Austria Switzerland Portugal A 1984 27 Cicero spent his exile in Macedonia, what was a region of: Italy Africa Greece Britain C 1985 23 The road which can be seen in the Forum Romanum is the Via _____. Flaminia Appia Sacra Aurelia C 1986 22 Aegean Black Tyrrhenian Adriatic A 1987 26 Syracuse Brundisium Alexandria Corinth A 1988 21 Cilicia, where Cicero served as proconsul in 51 B.C., was located in: North Africa Spain Britain Asia Minor D 1990 26 Brundisium, a seaport which became a Roman colony in 244 B.C., is located on the _____ Sea. Adriatic Tyrrhenian Aegean Black A 1991 26 Pompeii and Herculaneum are located: in northern Italy on the island of Sicily on the west coast of Italy on the east coast of Spain C 1992 24 The Twelve Tables specified that the bodies of the dead be buried: in the Forum on the Palatine Hill outside the city walls on the banks of the Tiber C 1992 28 Goods shipped to Rome from Mediterranean ports would be unloaded at Rome's port city of: Byzantium Brundisium Alexandria Ostia D 1993 29 Which river is NOT located in Italy. Tiber Po Rubicon Rhine D 1994 30 The city of Alexandria and the Nile river are located in Graecia Gallia Hispania Aegyptus D 1996 22 Greece Spain Egypt Britain A 1997 26 Caucasus Pyrenees Apennines Atlas B 1998 24 Hadrian's Wall was intended to keep the barbarians out of Germany Roman Britain Roman Gaul Greece B 1999 24 The MARE TYRRHENUM, MARE ADRIATICUM, and MARE AEGEUM are parts of the Atlantic Ocean Black Sea Arabian Gulf Mediterranean Sea D 2000 24 Which city, founded in 331 B.C. by the Greeks in northern Egypt, became the second largest city of the Roman Empire and the main port of the Carthage Eastern Mediterranean? Brundisium Alexandria Athens C The body of water which is enclosed by Greece, Asia Minor, and Crete is the ___ Sea. The city in Sicily famous in Cicero's time for its wealth and works of art was: A Roman would travel from Rome to Brundisium, and then across the Adriatic Sea in order to reach When he went from Spain to Gaul, which mountain range did Hannibal have to cross? 2000 29 What is the name of the area at the foot of the Palatine Hill which is the Circus Maximus site of the Rostra, the Curia, the Basilica Julia, and the Temple of Castor? Ostia Forum Romanum Campus Martius C 2001 21 What area of Rome was set aside for military training and mass voting? Forum Flavian Amphitheater Circus Maximus A 2001 25 When a Roman orator spoke to the people in the Forum, he would usually at the door of the Curia stand in a basilica on the steps of the temple of Vesta on the rostra D 2001 28 When Julius Caesar crossed the ____ River, he defied the Roman Senate Tiber and declared war on Rome. Rubicon Nile Rhine B 2003 22 Actium, where Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra in a naval battle, was located on the Ionian Sea on the west coast of ___. Sicily Carthage Greece Italy C 2004 19 As he made his way from Spain to northern Italy, Hannibal had to cross the Pyrennes Mountains Hellespont Adriatic Sea Aegean Sea A 2005 28 What place was considered the center of the universe and contained an oracle of the god Apollo? Delphi Athens Olympia Mycenae A 2006 21 In what Roman province was Carthage located? Gallia Graecia Africa Asia Minor C 2007 21 What was the region north of Rome in which the ancient cities of Veii and Tarquinii were located? Sicilia Latium Campania Etruria B 2008 21 Where in Italy are Herculaneum, Pompeii, and Mount Vesuviius located? Etruria Latium Campania Sicilia C 2008 27 Which river is located in Italy? Rhine Seine Rubicon Nile C 2009 21 Ostia is located in northern Africa in Cisalpine Gaul in eastern Sicily in western Italy D 2010 20 Bithynia, Pontus, and Cilicia were Roman provinces located in Hispania Africa Asia Gallia C 1989 25 A news service during the early part of the Empire might have issued the bulletin: "Claudius Invades _____ 100 Years After Caesar!" Sicily Greece Spain Britain D 1989 26 Drusus crossed the _____ River to advance into Germany and as far as the Elbe River. Rhone Seine Rhine Marne C 1978 24 Two Roman historians were Livy and Tacitus Thucydides Martial Plautus A 1978 25 The final destruction of Carthage was in 146 B.C. 44 B.C. 79 A.D. 509 B.C. A 1979 26 We indentify the PAX ROMANA with Augustus Sulla Romulus Scipio A 1980 27 The Roman Empire officially began when Octavian was granted the title of 27 B.C. Augustus in: 100 B.C. 476 A.D. 509 B.C. A 1980 31 The destruction of Jerusalem by the Emperor Titus in the year 70 A.D. was commemorated by the building of: a temple an arch an aqueduct a column B 1981 26 The Emperor Titus who dedicated the Colosseum in 80 A.D. was a member of the dynasty known as: Julio-Claudian Antonines Sabine Flavian D 1984 33 Caesar's uncle Marius led the Populares in the Civil War against the autocratic dictator, _____. Verres Cassius Sulla Lucullus C 1985 28 The story of Rome's beginnings has been told by the historian: Caesar Livy Sallust Cicero B Campus Martius 1985 29 The death of Crassus in 53 B.C. at the Battle of Carrhae marked the end of the Roman Empire First Triumvirate Punic War Monarchy B 1985 33 The Roman Republic actually came to an end in 31 B.C. at the Battle of Actium when Marc Antony was defeated by: Julius Caesar Brutus Octavian Cicero C 1986 24 According to the historian Livy, the story of Lucretia and Sextus Tarquinius Empire was of paramount importance in the downfall of the Roman: Monarchy Interregnum Republic B 1986 27 What famous Roman general and statesman achieved his military reputation by clearing the Mediterranean of pirates and defeating King Mithridates? Augustus Julius Caesar Pompey Marc Antony C 1986 29 The early history of Rome, AB URBE CONDITA, was written by: Cicero Caesar Livy Seneca C 1986 30 Agrippa and Hadrian both played an important part in the construction of the domed architectural marvel called the: Parthenon Circus Maximus Pantheon Colosseum C 1987 27 The Roman emperors from Augustus through Nero are known as the: Julio-Claudians Flavians Antonines Severans A 1988 25 What two events occurred in 63 B.C.? destruction of Pompeii and the death of Pliny the Elder death of Caesar and of Cicero birth of Augustus and conspiracy of Catiline collapse of the Republic and death of Cleopatra and death C 1988 27 Which of these structures could Cicero NOT have seen during his lifetime? Carcer Mamertinus Amphitheatrum Flavianum Basilica Aemilia Templum Saturni B 1988 31 The second century B.C. Roman censor demanded the destruction of Carthage and is recognized as the founder of Latin prose. Tiberius Gracchus Plautus Cato the Elder Julius Caesar C 1990 21 During the course of the Republic, two _____ were elected annually who shared equal power as the chief magistrates of the state. censors praetors quaestors consuls D 1990 35 The SENATUS CONSULTUM was: the senate house the prison for political prisoners a decree of the senate an introductory remark by a tribune C 1991 22 Which of the following stories is an example of fratricide? Romulus and Remus Castor and Pollux Apollo and Mercury Aeneas and Anchises A 1991 24 The Roman official who supervised public games, streets, and buildings was the: quaestor aedile praetor censor B 1992 22 The conflicts between Caesar and Pompey led to the downfall of the Roman: provinces Empire Republic Monarchy C 1992 24 The Twelve Tables specified that the bodies of the dead be buried: in the Forum on the Palatine Hill outside the city walls on the banks of the Tiber C 1992 29 Herodotus, Livy, and Tacitus were ancient: philosophers writers of comedy historians writers of tragedy C 1992 30 Which Roman ruler, whose name is associated with the Golden Age of Latin literature offered encouragement to Vergil and Horace in their literary Julius Caesar efforts? Scipio the Younger Augustus Trajan C 1993 21 consul tribune praetor censor D 1993 23 Midas Pyrrhus Mithridates Hannibal B 1993 25 they attempted to redistribute they assassinated one of land and give grain to the poor the consuls they led a slave revolt they collaborated with the Carthaginians A 1993 27 Pompey Caesar Crassus B The Roman official of the Republic who had the right to remove members from the senate and control public morality was the The Greek king who defeated the Romans but suffered such heavy losses that he is supposed to have said, "One more such victory and I am done for!" was One of the reasons that Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, social reformers during the Republic, were killed was that _____ was sent into exile by the same Roman senate that had earlier declared him "Father of the Country." Cicero 1993 28 The naval battle fought at Actium in 31 B.C. brought about the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra Brutus and Cassius Marius and Sulla Castor and Pollux A 1994 22 "Delenda est Carthago" is a famous phrase uttered by the Censor Cato with reference to: the eruption of Vesuvius the Punic Wars the fall of the Roman Republic the plot against Julius Caesar B 1994 23 Which Roman office was established to protect the rights of the plebeians censor with the power of veto? consul praetor tribune D 1994 28 The significance of Caesar's crossing the Rubicon River was that his army refused to obey him he was acknowledging his the entire army had to for the first time defeat by the Gauls swim across he was making a decision that could not be changed D 1995 21 Which Roman emperor was noted for building a wall in Britain and a mausoleum in Rome? Hadrian 1995 23 1995 Nero Augustus Trajan A Who was the member of the first triumvirate whose defeat at Pharsalia and Sulla subsequent death gave Caesar uncontested control of Rome? Tiberius Cicero Pompey D 24 The Decemviri were in charge of the Twelve Tables, tablets which contained codified laws instructions on augury peace terms with the enemy trade agreements D 1995 32 Put the following names in the correct chronological order: 1) Nero 2) Cincinnatus 3) Augustus 4) Romulus 4,1,2,3 1,2,3,4 4,2,3,1 4,2,1,3 C 1996 23 The established succession of offices which Cicero held on his way to becoming consul was the toga praetexta pedites cursus honorum decemviri C 1997 21 Which member of the First Triumvirate, nicknamed Dives (Wealthy), was killed fighting the Parthians in the East? Antony Crassus Octavian Lepidus C 1997 23 CANNAE, PHARSALUS, and ACTIUM are famous _____ in Roman history. rivers orators philosophers battles D 1997 25 The Roman emperor Commodus wore a lion's skin and carried a club in an Theseus attempt to imitate which legendary hero? Hercules Bellerophon Romulus B 1997 32 censor tribune consul Pontifex Maximus A 2000 22 senatores equites plebs liberti B 2000 26 Caesar Cicero Pliny the Elder Livy C 2001 23 The abbreviation A.U.C. (ab urbe condita) refers to a senatorial decree a military formation a system of numbering years the dedication of a temple C 2001 27 Which author wrote letters that include an eyewitness account of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79 and references to early Christians in Asia Minor? Cicero Caesar Augustus Pliny D 2002 19 The historian Livy is famous for his stories about the founding of Rome the history of Egypt Constantine's conversion the fall of the Roman to Christianity Empire A 2002 20 Who defeated the forces of Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalia in 48 B.C., thereby gaining control of Rome? Scipio Africanus Marcus Cicero Julius Caesar Marcus Antonius C 2003 19 Cicero was a Roman statesman during the political chaos of the ___ century B.C. 4th 3rd 2nd 1st D 2003 22 Actium, where Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra in a naval battle, was located on the Ionian Sea on the west coast of ___. Sicily Carthage Greece Italy C 2003 28 Who provided the historian Tacitus with an eyewitness account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius? Livy Julius Caesar Pliny the Younger Cicero C 2004 19 As he made his way from Spain to northern Italy, Hannibal had to cross the Pyrennes Mountains Hellespont Adriatic Sea Aegean Sea A The Roman magistrate who had the power to count citizens and oversee public morals was the During the monarchy, which ORDO was established originally as cavalry support for the legions, but later evolved into the commercial and financial class? Which Roman lawyer, admiral, and natural scientist perished in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius? 2004 20 The Punic Wars, which were waged for control of the western Mediterranean, were fought between 2005 20 2006 Sicily and Athens Spain and Gaul Rome and Carthage Crete and Sardinia C What great Roman general rid the Mediterranean Sea of pirates, defeated Pompey Mithridates, and joined the triumvirate with Caesar and Crassus? Lucullus Sulla Marius A 28 Who wrote AB URBE CONDITA, an early history of Rome? Caesar Cicero Tacitus Livy D 2007 20 Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus were famous land reformers during the Monarchy Republic Empire Interregnum B 2007 22 The Servian Wall in Rome is said to have been built by Servius Tullius, who was the first Roman emperor a famous Roman general a Roman king a Greek hero C 2008 23 In the battle of Pharsalus, Julius Caesar defeated what famous Roman general and rival? Pompey Brutus Marc Antony Octavian A 2009 19 What military commander was a member of the second triumvirate, had a Pompey love affair with Cleopatra, and was defeated at Actium? Marius Scipio Antony D 2009 23 The office of TRIBUNUS PLEBIS was first established to collect taxes from the citizens to protect the common people's interest to oversee religious institutions to keep and publish public records B 2009 24 Against which Roman consul did Catiline conspire? Cincinnatus Cicero Caesar Sulla B 2010 22 praetor aedile censor A 2010 27 Cicero Crassus Cato the Elder C 1989 24 This statement conveys the sentiments of many Romans toward the end of the Republic: "Omnia venalia Romae." Everything is for sale in Rome All things come to Rome Romans hunt everything All roads lead to Rome A 1989 25 A news service during the early part of the Empire might have issued the bulletin: "Claudius Invades _____ 100 Years After Caesar!" Sicily Greece Spain Britain D 1989 29 The Pantheon was built in commemoration of Octavian's victory at Zama Actium Lake Trasimene Pharsalus B 1989 30 A Roman historian who lived and wrote during the Empire was: Plautus Cato the Elder Catullus Tacitus D What Roman office, filled in times of extreme need or danger, was held for a maximum of six months and allowed the officer to operate outside the dictator authority of the other magistrates and senate? Who was the Roman general, politician, and member of the First Triumvirate, who acquired a great amount of wealth and was defeated by Tarquinius Priscus the Parthians at Carrhae?
