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Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

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
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C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

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
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were Roman politicians who attempted to pass land reform legislation to help the poor. Both brothers were members of the elite class who advocated for the plebeians.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

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
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The policy of bread and circuses involved providing free food and entertainment to the Roman masses to keep them satisfied and distracted from political issues. Both games and circus contests were central to this.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

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
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Roman Republic, the Senate and the consulship were dominated by the patrician class. These institutions were designed to maintain the political and economic power of the aristocracy.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

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
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Principate period saw significant economic expansion, including trade with the East, and massive urban development projects that defined the Roman landscape.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

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
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gracchus brothers were reformers whose deaths marked the beginning of a period of political instability and violence, which eventually contributed to the decline of the Republic.