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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, within what radius of Rome were heroic battles fought?
(a) 9 miles.
(b) 11 miles.
(c) 12 miles.
(d) 17 miles.

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

3. Because of debt, when did the plebeians stage the first of several mass walkouts from the city?
(a) 494 BCE.
(b) 488 BCE.
(c) 490 BCE.
(d) 486 BCE.

4. How long was Cicero married to Terentia?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 34 years.
(c) 28 years.
(d) 30 years.

5. What color did Roman women wear in mourning?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Yellow.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might the population have been in the first two centuries CE?

2. When was Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus counsul?

3. In the history of Athens, what were the most inhabitants that the city had?

4. How was Tiberius killed in 133 BCE?

5. How old was Gaius Octavious when Julius Caesar was assassinated?

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