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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the end of the fourth century BCE, how many troops did the Romans probably have?
(a) 750,000.
(b) About 1 million.
(c) 600,000.
(d) Around half a million.

2. During what time was a high point of Roman literature, art, and culture?
(a) 168 BCE to 44 BCE.
(b) 146 BCE to 44 BCE.
(c) 171 BCE to 44 BCE.
(d) 152 BCE to 44 BCE.

3. Near the location of what modern city was Carthage located?
(a) Kelibia.
(b) Bizerte.
(c) Tunis.
(d) Nabeul.

4. When did a law prohibit senators from owning large trading ships?
(a) 1st century BCE.
(b) Early 2nd century BCE.
(c) 2nd century BCE.
(d) Late 3rd century BCE.

5. In what city was found a decoration of a bar designed in the second century whose theme was of "The Seven Sages" (471)?
(a) Ostia.
(b) Livorno.
(c) Trieste.
(d) Pozalio.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Caesar's appointed heir, Gaius Octavious arrive in Rome?

2. When did Cicero dodge an assassination attempt in 63 BCE?

3. How old was Pompey when he became a consul in 70 BCE?

4. According to tradition, how many centuries before 63 BCE had the Temple of Jupiter been established?

5. When was Cicero governor of Cilicia?

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