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1. My name is Brennus. I beat the Romans in 387 BC and sacked Rome, except for the hill of Capitoline. Since my other enemies invaded Northern Italy, I had to leave Rome, but not without the ransom. Can you name my tribe?
2. I lived from 319 to 272 BC. I was the king of Epeirus and conquered Macedonia and Thessalia. In 280 I landed in Italy and won some bloody battles against Romans. Probably you have heard my quote: "Another such victory, and we are undone". In 275 I lost the battle in Beneventum and had to withdraw. I lost my life in the streetfights in Argos in 272. Who am I?
3. I was considered the greatest threat to Rome of all time. I commanded my country's army in the 2nd Punic War. Although all know me for crossing the Alps, the thing I am really proud of is the battle of Cannae. Who am I?
4. My name is Eunus, probably you have not heard of me. I was a Syrian slave of Romans. I was the leader of slaves' rebellion from 136 to 132 BC and was successful: I created the state and ruled it as king Antiochos. On which island did it happen?
5. I was Eunus' colleague, but much more famous. I was a gladiator of Thracian origin and the leader of the most well-known uprising in 74-71 BC. I created mighty army, but the other rebels did not share my opinions about the rebellion, so we were divided. I lost my life in a battle in 71 BC, but I was luckier than those who survived: they were crucified by Romans. Who am I?
6. I lived from 132 to 63 BC, and was the king of Pontos. I expanded my state by conquering Bithynia and Capadoce (both in Asia Minor) and my interests clashed with those of the Romans. There were three wars: in the first I managed to sack the Roman province of Asia and the city of Athens, but I lost in Chaironeia in 86 BC. In the other two wars the Romans were also victorious. What is my name?
7. I lived from 108 to 62 BC. I was Roman, but tried to seize the power in Rome. So I organized a plot, which was discovered and my followers were arrested and killed. Cicero was my main adversary. Who am I?
8. I was the leader of the tribe of Averns in Gaul. When Caesar invaded my land, I fought back. First I was victorious, but the luck turned and I was defeated and surrendered. Who am I?
9. My name is Arminius. I lived from 18 BC to 19 AD, and was the chief of Germanic tribe of the Cherusci. I started to fight for the freedom of my land and managed to inflict a heavy defeat on Roman general Varus in 9 AD. Where was the battle fought?
10. I was the queen of Iceni tribe in East Anglia. After my husband's death, I was the one to lead my people to the uprising against the Romans in 61 AD. Unfortunately the Romans were too skillful in the art of war, and all was over in 63 AD. But I am still remembered as one of the greatest heroines of Britain. Who am I?
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