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What was the reason for Julius Caesar’s assassination?

A
Many Romans wanted a strong leader instead of the weak Caesar.
B
Influential Romans were opposed to the expansion of Rome’s territory.
C
Many people were unhappy with Caesar because of Rome’s military defeats.
D
Some people feared Caesar wanted to become king and destroy the republic.
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What was the most important factor that allowed the Minoans to become a great seagoing power?

A
They had many natural harbors.
B
They had shipbuilding expertise.
C
They had the resources to build many ships.
D
They had many allies in the region for support.
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According to its foundation myth, Rome was founded by

A
twin brothers.
B
a wolf.
C
Greek explorers.
D
Egyptian gods.
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Although they were different in many respects, which characteristic did the Minoans and Mycenaeans share?

A
Neither was ruled by a central authority.
B
Neither had large cities or grand palaces.
C
Both shared the same system of writing.
D
Both built cities fortified with strong defenses.
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Why was Constantine’s conversion to Christianity significant?

A
His conversion signaled that Christianity was the official religion of the empire.
B
His conversion marked the beginning of the persecution of other religions.
C
His conversion meant that Christians would no longer be persecuted.
D
His conversion moved the Roman Empire toward pacifism.
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The map shows a divided Roman Empire in 284 CE.

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A
The west suffered economically because it did not have adequate ports.
B
The west covered a large territory and was at more risk of foreign invasion.
C
The west had a more diverse population because it bordered three countries.
D
The smaller size of the west made it difficult to defend.
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What happened to the Roman Empire after Constantine’s death?

A
The empire collapsed and was overrun by invaders.
B
The empire remained as-is for one hundred years.
C
The empire stabilized and went on to flourish.
D
The empire split, and the west fell into decline.
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The Western Roman Empire finally collapsed when the final emperor was driven from power. Who forced the emperor from power?

A
the Huns
B
Germanic tribes
C
the Byzantine Empire
D
the Catholic Church
9

The Twelve Tables of the Roman Republic were a written

A
declaration of war.
B
legal code.
C
description of social classes.
D
plan for government.
10

The first work of Greek literature to be written down was

A
The Odyssey.
B
The Iliad.
C
the myth.
D
the legend.
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A republic is a government run by

A
generals.
B
kings and queens.
C
representatives of the people.
D
religious leaders.
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What was the most significant geographical advantage Greece had that allowed ideas to spread quickly?

A
Greece had many islands that shared ideas with each other.
B
The city-states sent couriers back and forth for information.
C
Because of its size, all Greeks spoke the same language.
D
Because of its central location, ideas came from all over.

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