Sol World History Classical Empires and Greece 2

Question 1

What was the Roman Republic's primary governing body composed of wealthy landowners?

Accepted Answer

The Senate

Answer

The Assembly

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The Consulate

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The Tribunes

Question 2

Which battle in 480 BCE saw a small Greek force famously hold off the massive Persian army?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Thermopylae

Answer

Battle of Marathon

Answer

Battle of Salamis

Answer

Battle of Plataea

Question 3

What is the term for the period of Roman peace and prosperity during the height of the empire?

Accepted Answer

Pax Romana

Answer

Roman Renaissance

Answer

Golden Age of Augustus

Answer

Imperial Peace

Question 4

Which Greek city-state was known for its militaristic society and discipline?

Accepted Answer

Sparta

Answer

Athens

Answer

Corinth

Answer

Thebes

Question 5

Julius Caesar's assassination on March 15, 44 BCE is known by what Latin term?

Accepted Answer

Ides of March

Answer

Dies Irae

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Carpe Diem

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Anno Domini

Question 6

What major engineering achievement allowed the Romans to move water across long distances to cities?

Accepted Answer

Aqueducts

Answer

Dams

Answer

Canals

Answer

Reservoirs