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1!. Why was Alexandria, Egypt, important during the Hellenistic period!?
a!. As a center of scholarship, Alexandria became second only to Sparta!.
b!. It became the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic culture!.
c!. While working in Alexandria, Ptolemy correctly placed earth at the center of the solar system!.
d!. It became the foremost center of the Greek army and weapons production!.

4!. Which of the following was NOT a reason why Macedonia conquered Greece!?
a!. The Macedonian army was unusually well-trained!.
b!. Macedonia received effective assistance from Persia!.
c!. Greece had been weakened by the Peloponnesian War!.
d!. Greek city-states failed to unify in time to effectively resist!.

7!. As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire ___!?
a!. experienced continuing hostilities among neighboring regions!.
b!. experienced peace and prosperity
c!. shrank size and wealth
d!. survived invasions from barbarian tribes

8!. ____ was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire!.
a!. strong military
b!. The huge amount of money spent on defense, coupled with inflation
c!. The invasions by Germanic tribes and by Huns!.
d!. The disruption of trade

9!. In the early Roman government, who were the consuls!?
a!. the chief executives of the government
b!. the representatives of the common citizens
c!. citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
d!. the executive and legislative branches of government
(i know its not D)

11!. Which was an important part of the Roman economy!?
a!. trade
b!. slavery
c!. agriculture
d!. all of the above
(i know its not C)

17!. Which of the following groups of terms best summarizes the legacy of the Roman Empire!?
a!. philosophy, drama, architecture, religion
b!. technology, law, philosophy, poetry
c!. architecture, engineering, law, language
d!. language, drama, art, religion
(its not A)

19!. Roman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians ___!.
a!. were mostly Jews
b!. called for the overthrow of Roman rulers!.
c!. ignored wealth and status!.
d!. would not worship Roman gods!.

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
1) B

4) B

7) B

8) A

9) A

11) D

17) C

19) D

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