Question 1

The Etruscans introduced the Romans to

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The Etruscans introduced the Romans to a modified Greek alphabet, which the Romans adapted for their own use in writing the Latin language.

Question 2

The patricians formed a privileged,wealthy social class,while the commoners were referred to as

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The term "plebian" refers to the commoners in ancient Rome. The other options do not accurately describe the social classes in ancient Rome.

Question 3

Although Greek by birth,how did Polybius come to spend his life in Rome?

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Polybius was sent to Rome as a hostage after the defeat of the ruler of Macedon by the Romans. He stayed in Rome as a guest of the Scipio family and became an intimate friend of Scipio Aemilianus, who later became the adopted grandson of Scipio Africanus.

Question 4

The name "Punic" for which the wars between Rome and Carthage came to be called come from the Latin name for what people?

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The term "Punic" comes from the Latin word "Punicus," which means "Carthaginian," and ultimately derives from "Phoenicus," meaning "Phoenician." This is because Carthage was founded by Phoenician settlers.

Question 5

What was the purpose of the Senate in the early Republic?

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In the early Republic, the Senate's main purpose was to advise the two elected executives called consuls. The consuls were responsible for leading and governing the state, and the Senate offered guidance and support in making decisions and carrying out their duties. The Senate also had some influence over foreign policy and the administration of justice. While the Senate did have some legislative powers, its role in lawmaking was more limited than that of the popular assemblies.

Question 6

Rome dominated the western Mediterranean after defeating which empire in 202 B.C.E.?

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Rome defeated Carthage in 202 B.C.E. in the Second Punic War, which allowed Rome to dominate the western Mediterranean and expand its territory.

Question 7

The last part of Italy to be conquered by the Romans was the south,which had been heavily settled by

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The Greeks heavily settled the southern regions of Italy, including areas like Sicily and Magna Graecia. The Romans gradually conquered these regions between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE, making it the last part of Italy to come under their control.

Question 8

The mythological creation of Rome includes

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The founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 B.C.E. is the most commonly accepted mythological creation story of Rome. While the other options may also play a part in the overall mythology and history of Rome, they are not typically cited as the primary creation story.

Question 9

The earliest surviving source of Roman history dates back to the first century B.C.E.(almost one thousand years after the original site of Rome was established)from the writings of

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Livy's "History of Rome" is the earliest surviving source of Roman history that dates back to the first century B.C.E. Polybius was a Greek historian who wrote about Rome's rise to power but his works did not survive completely. Herodotus and Homer were Greek historians who wrote about other topics, while Aristotle was a philosopher and scientist.

Question 10

During and after the life of Polybius,common travel involved all of the following except

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The circumnavigation of Africa in search of slaves was not a common form of travel during or after the life of Polybius. While the slave trade did exist, it was not a primary reason for travel and was not widespread enough to be considered a common form of travel.

Question 11

The original site of Rome was located at a shallow point on the

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Rome was founded at a shallow point on the Tiber River, which made it easier to cross and provided access to trade and transportation.

Question 12

As designed in the early Republic,how long was the term of a consul supposed to be?

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The term of a consul in the early Republic was supposed to be one year. During the Roman Republic, two consuls were chosen annually to serve as the highest-ranking officials in the government, each with equal power and authority.

Question 13

Romans learned all of the following from the Etruscans except

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The Romans did not learn the Republican government from the Etruscans. The Roman Republic was established after the overthrow of their Etruscan conquerors in 509 BCE. The rest of the mentioned items such as alphabets, city-planning, sewage, and wall construction were influenced by the Etruscans.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a part of the geography of Italy?

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The Aegean Sea is not a part of the geography of Italy. The other options listed are all features of Italy's geography.

Question 15

As Rome expanded in the early Republic,what determined whether a newly conquered city state was given citizenship rights?

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Question 16

During his enslavement,with whom did Polybius live?

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Polybius lived with the descendants of a prominent general and his family during his enslavement, as stated in his own writings.

Question 17

In 264 B.C.E. ,the Roman Republic met its first great challenge when it collided with the

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The Carthaginians in North Africa posed the first great challenge to the Roman Republic. This conflict is known as the First Punic War and lasted from 264-241 B.C.E.

Question 18

The Romans never allowed a simple majority to prevail,instead they gave more weight to the patrician senate than to the

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The Plebian Assembly was the popular assembly of the Roman Republic, consisting of the lower-class citizens. Although the majority of the population was plebeian, the patrician senate still held significant power and was given more weight in decision-making processes. Therefore, the Romans did not allow a simple majority to prevail and gave more weight to the senate over the plebeian assembly.

Question 19

According to the myth of Romulus and Remus,the abandoned twins were raised by

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According to the myth, Romulus and Remus were abandoned by their mother and eventually found and raised by a she-wolf.

Question 20

What was the central issue in the First Punic War?

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The central issue in the First Punic War was the rivalry for dominance over Sicily between Rome and Carthage. Both sides wanted to control the island for its resources and strategic location in the Mediterranean. The war lasted from 264 BCE to 241 BCE and was primarily fought at sea, with Rome ultimately achieving victory and gaining control of Sicily as part of the peace settlement.

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