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1. Immigration to Corsica was very tight - there were fortified Roman camps all round the coast to prevent any illegal immigrants entering the country - any infiltration will be promptly reported to the Praetor, who resided in the capital Agylla. Who was the Roman Praetor to Corsica in 50 B.C?
2. An excerpt from the Corsican Roman Times (dated 50 B.C) read like this, 'A very well organized attack on one of the Corsican villages yielded massive gains for the Roman army - none more than the capture of the tyrant and despotic rebel who, over the years, had looted a significant amount of the tribute (that should have gone to Most Honorable Caesar). His punishment has been prompt - he has been exiled from the country for ever.' What was the name of this rebel?
3. Visitors to Corsica were requested to avoid this jungle; apart from the fact that one got lost in this area pretty fast; it was also very dangerous because of a high concentration of Corsican rebels who had taken refuge in these woods (when Romans come searching for them). What were these woods better known?
4. A notice from the Classified sections of the Roman Military News, 'We Want You! Come join us, O Corsicans. Knowledge of rebel towns and leaders will result in instant selection.' Another article in the same newspaper lamented on the lack of participation by Corsicans in the Roman military, '....only one soldier in the Roman army posted in Corsica is from Corsica.' What was the name of this soldier?
5. Corsica (in 50 B.C) was divided into a number (a very big number, to be precise) of clans, each led by its own leader. Who amongst the following was NOT a clan leader of the Corsicans?
6. A top secret report to the Praetor was leaked to the newspaper, 'It is confirmed that the rebel leader whom you had exiled from this country has come back to this country along with two Gauls and a dog. It is highly advisable to send a crack team of soldiers to capture this man immediately.' Who was made the leader in charge of the troops?
7. Corsican rebels used a very advanced and complicated means of communicating Roman presence. Which of the following was NOT a step (or a link) in this complicated process?
8. After a short battle with the Praetor, the Corsicans were victorious. However in some archives, a rivalry between the chief rebel and another leader is mentioned vaguely. It is also mentioned that this arose primarily due to misunderstandings from both parts. However this feud didn't turn out to be disastrous as an agreement was reached with the help of a Gaul called Asterix. What was the name of this 'other leader'?
9. 'Deep sea searches were conducted around the Corsican coastline to obtain information about the naval advancements of the Corsicans at that time. It is of particular interest to note the discovery of a blown up pirate ship near the coastline. The exact cause of the 'blow up' could not be ascertained despite extensive research.' What was the actual cause of the ship to blow up?
10. It was widely rumoured that the Praetor during the battle (in 50 B.C) had stacked his wealth and booty in a private ship and was planning to leave the country in secret. However during the war, the ship was sunk at the harbour itself. This encouraged a lot of treasure hunters to search this area extensively. However these treasure hunters haven't been successful till now. What were the things that were loaded on that ship in 50 B.C by the Praetor's men?
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