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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Roman egions defeat Catiline's army of discontents?
(a) South Italy.
(b) North Italy.
(c) Eastern Italy.
(d) Western Italy.

2. How far was Corinth from Carthage?
(a) 845 miles.
(b) 900 miles.
(c) Nearly 1,000 miles.
(d) About 750 miles.

3. How much wheat would the army that the Romans and their allies fielded at Cannae have required daily?
(a) 100 tons.
(b) 125 tons.
(c) 50 tons.
(d) 75 tons.

4. When did Cicero dodge an assassination attempt in 63 BCE?
(a) December 3.
(b) November 7.
(c) September 30.
(d) October 11.

5. In the history of Athens, what were the most inhabitants that the city had?
(a) 35,000.
(b) 40,000.
(c) 60,000.
(d) 55,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the poet Ovid banished?

2. How large was Rome's overseas empire?

3. On what hill did Romulus choose to found the city of Rome?

4. If the information about seven kings is correct, how long would each of them have reigned?

5. When did marauding Gauls occupy Rome?

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