Babylonian __________ influenced Roman civilization, despite the Senate's attempt to expel the practice in 139 B.C.E.
A. marriage customs
B. astrology
C. religious traditions
D. astronomy
Answer: B
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The bulk of transportation needs in the Han Empire was provided by
A. an interconnected and patrolled system of roads. B. horse trading posts for caravans to facilitate speed. C. routes designated for trade use only. D. waterways and a vast canal system. E. accompanying Imperial army guards to prevent theft.
By 1450, daring mariners had explored many regions of the world, but none had traversed the entire expanse of
a. The Pacific Ocean. b. The Atlantic Ocean. c. The Indian Ocean. d. The North Sea. e. All of these.
Which of these fostered the growth of slave communities in the early nineteenth century?
A. new federal legislation governing slave ownership B. the growing number of slaves imported from Africa C. a rapid reduction in the number of manumitted slaves D. the size of cotton plantations
Which of the following statements about overseers is LEAST accurate?
a. They sometimes received assistance in maintaining discipline from trusted slaves known as drivers. b. Their employers rarely chastened them for cruelty unless the punishment they meted out was excessively brutal. c. They generally consisted of the sons of wealthy planters who spent a few years on a neighboring plantation learning how to manage slaves. d. They sometimes were forced off of plantations by slaves who rebelled against their excessive cruelty.