By the second century C.E. members of the upper classes were reluctant to accept municipal office because
a. they were personally responsible for deficits in revenue.
b. they considered the jobs degrading.
c. the army offered better opportunities.
d. they wanted to serve in the emperor's court.
a
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A. a subordinate member of society. B. a Christ-like figure who was elected to save the world from its wickedness. C. the supreme ruler. D. the Anti-Christ. E. the king of kings.
The greatest Roman virtue was considered to be
a. gravitas, or seriousness of mood. b. modesty. c. discipline. d. pietas, or loyalty to family, friends, and state. e. veritas, or honesty.
Which African country defeated European invaders?
a. Egypt b. Ethiopia c. Nigeria d. Shaka Zulu e. Somalia
Pompeii was
A) a term used to denote freed slaves. B) a famous general. C) a city buried by a volcanic eruption. D) the wealthiest Asian province in the Roman Empire. E) a huge gladiatorial arena.