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The Olmec, the Maya, the Toltec, the Aztec, and the Inca are the earliest major civilizations of the Americas and are termed as the ________.

  1. Paleolithic migrations

  2. Cultures of "blue men"

  3. Mesoamerican cultures

  4. Tewa nations

  5. Sun worshippers


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mesoamerican civilization, the complex of indigenous cultures that developed in parts of Mexico and Central America prior to Spanish exploration and conquest in the 16th century. In the organization of its kingdoms and empires, the sophistication of its monuments and cities, and the extent and refinement of its intellectual accomplishments.

What was the revolt of Spartacus?

  1. Peasant Revolt

  2. Clergy Revolt

  3. Slave Revolt

  4. Army Revolt


Correct Option: C

Which of the following Patricians, voiced their opinion in favour of the poor peasants?

  1. Tiberius Gracchus

  2. Gaius do Gracchus

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B


Correct Option: C

What did Augustus call himself? 

  1. Imperator

  2. Emperor

  3. conqueror

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A

How did the rich people in Rome distract the attention of the poor during Principate?

  1. By organizing games

  2. By organizing contests in circuses

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B


Correct Option: C

In the ancient Roman republic, two Consuls were elected by those with voting rights. These consuls in turn appointed the Senators. Senators and Consuls protected the interests of ______.

  1. Plebeians

  2. Patricians

  3. Bourgeoisie

  4. Proletariat


Correct Option: B

The Rome and Carthage united to drive out the ______.

  1. Egyptians

  2. Greeks

  3. Mesopotamians

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B

What did the period of Principate witness?

  1. A great influx of luxury goods such as silk, spices, and gems from the east.

  2. Cities were built on a grand scale, with temples, theatres, stadia and Colosseum, gymnasia, aqueducts, baths, and markets.

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B


Correct Option: C

After expelling Marius who reigned for three years as a virtual dictator in Rome?

  1. Augustus

  2. Sulla

  3. Julius Caesar

  4. Caligula


Correct Option: B

Whose martyrdom played a decisive role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire?

  1. The Sullivan Brothers

  2. Gracchus brothers

  3. The Marx Brothers

  4. Wright Brothers


Correct Option: B