Question

What made Cicero a famous Roman figure?
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He was a political philosopher and speaker.
He was an emperor who reformed Roman government.
He was an architect and sculptor known for his artwork.
He was a respected scientist and astronomer.

Answer 1

He was a political philosopher and speaker.

Answer 2

Which of the following is true about slavery in the Greek and Roman world?
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Slaves had little hope of ever becoming free.
Slaves were mostly taken from places in Africa.
Slaves had almost the same rights as citizens.
Slaves were often taken as prisoners of war.

Answer 3

Slaves were often taken as prisoners of war.

Answer 4

Why was the creation of a written law code in the Roman Republic significant?
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It led to a decrease in the number of crimes committed.
It meant that the laws would be applied fairly to all people.
It caused a great deal of instability in the republic.
Women went to school to learn to read.

Answer 5

It meant that the laws would be applied fairly to all people.

Answer 6

The Roman Constitution called for the government to be made up of the senate, the legislative assemblies, and the executive magistrates. This is an example of
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a dictatorship.
a monarchy.
popular sovereignty.
the separation of powers.

Answer 7

the separation of powers.

Answer 8

Historians believe that Ancient Rome was most influenced by which of the following civilizations?
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Egyptians
Persians
Assyrians
Etruscans

Answer 9

Etruscans

Answer 10

Which of the following best explains the role of a dictator during the Roman Republic?
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Dictators eventually took over the government by taking power away from the Senate.
Dictators served as the head of state and the head of government at all times.
The dictator could only be chosen from men who were not from the nobility.
The dictator ruled with almost absolute power for six months during times of war.

Answer 11

The dictator ruled with almost absolute power for six months during times of war.