Roman Army (CLST 319) Quiz 3March 15, 2013
Name: This quiz has questions on the reverse!
1. What was the name of Carthaginian cavalry general during the seige of Carthage?
a. Hannibalb. Hanno c. Scipiod. Bithya
2. While engaged in the final stages of capturing the city of Carthage Scipio’s soldiers stopped to sack the temple of
a. Apollob. Jupiterc. Baald. Mars
3. The harbour area of Carthage was known as
a. Ostiab. Cothonc. Uticad. No name is given in our sources
4. Appian says that the temple where the Carthaginians made their final stand was dedicated to
a. Junob. the unknown godsc. Asclepiusd. Venus
5. In the First Slave War what was the name of the evil masters whose slaves first turned to Eunus and rebelled?
a. Servilius and Serviliab. Decimus Crassus and Megara
c. Damophilus and Megallisd. Castor and Pollux
6. In his account of the Second Slave War Diodorus lists a number of revolts before the main action happens. The first one is led by the son of a Roman equestrian: what is his name?
a. Manlius Manliusb. Titus Minucius Vettius
c. Marcus Blasius Cratiusd. Gaius Marius
7. Why does the man in question 6 try to lead a slave revolt?
a. Buys a beautiful female slave but can’t pay for her
b. Problematic childhood.
c. Passed over for political office
d. He was sympathetic to the suffering of his slaves
8. The name of the first praetor to fight the slaves in the Second Slave War was:
a. Julius Caesarb. Licinius Nervac. Clodius Glaberd. Publius Valerius
9. In the Third Slave War after breaking out of Capua Spartacus and his men head for:
a. Mount Caprianusb. Ennac. Mount Vesuviusd. Mount Etna
10. Where was Crixus and his breakaway force wiped out?
a. Mount Garganusb. Mount Vesuvius c. Sinuessad. Nola
Bonus:
1. Alesia (Vercingetorix’s final stand) was a stronghold of the
a. Eburonesb. Helvetiic. Cimbrid. Mandubii
2. How much corn did Vercingetorix have in Alesia?
a. Enough for one yearb. Enough for 30 days
c. Enough for 60 daysd. Enough for six months
3. What is the name of the Gaul who, although he had fought for Julius Caesar in Britain and received tax exemptions and the land of the Morini from him, still supported Vercingetorix and the other Gauls?
a. Commiusb. Abiborus c. Asterixd. Obelix
4. What was the name of the first man over the walls at Carthage?