Question 1

How did the Massaliotes manage to expand their territory?

Accepted Answer

By employing their military forces to found defensive places

Question 2

What was the purpose of the strongholds founded by the Massaliotes?

Accepted Answer

To act as boulevards against barbarians

Question 3

Which barbarian tribes were the Massaliotes defending against with their northern strongholds?

Accepted Answer

Salyens and Ligyens

Question 4

What is mentioned about the relationship between the Massaliotes and the Ibères?

Accepted Answer

They shared their national cult rites

Question 5

Which specific strongholds are mentioned as defending against barbarians from the Rhône?

Accepted Answer

Rhodanusia and Agathé

Question 6

What defensive cities are listed as protecting against the Salyens and Ligyens from the Alps?

Accepted Answer

Tauroentium, Olbia, Antipolis, and Nicaea

Question 7

What military infrastructure does Massalia still possess?

Accepted Answer

Cales (shelters) for vessels and an arsenal

Question 8

What has diminished in Massalia's capabilities compared to the past?

Accepted Answer

Their large number of ships and war machines

Question 9

What benefit did Massalia's military capabilities provide them with regarding the Romans?

Accepted Answer

They gained the friendship of the Romans by rendering them services

Question 10

Who founded the city of Aquae-Sextiae?

Accepted Answer

A Roman general named Sextius

Question 11

Why was Aquae-Sextiae named in honor of its founder?

Accepted Answer

Because he was a Roman general named Sextius

Question 12

What was the state of the thermal springs in Aquae-Sextiae according to the text?

Accepted Answer

They were very active and famous

Question 13

What task did Sextius undertake with the garrison of Aquae-Sextiae?

Accepted Answer

To clear the road from Italy to Massalia

Question 14

What was the extent of Sextius's success in clearing the coastal route?

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He achieved limited success, defining distances for barbarians from the coast

Question 15

What did the Massaliotes achieve in terms of naval victories?

Accepted Answer

They achieved numerous naval victories against various enemies

Question 16

What is still visible in Massalia that commemorates past victories?

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Numerous trophies and spoils

Question 17

What does the presence of a temple to Artemis on the Aventine hill signify?

Accepted Answer

The historical prosperity of Massalia and its alliance with Rome

Question 18

What was a significant aspect of Massalia's past prosperity?

Accepted Answer

Their strong military and naval power

Question 19

What did the text imply about Massalia's relationship with Rome in the past?

Accepted Answer

They were allies who supported each other

Question 20

What does the text suggest about the current state of Massalia's naval power?

Accepted Answer

It has declined from its past strength

History of Massalia and its Defenses

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