What were the major cultural and artistic achievements of the late republic and early empire? What major influences helped shape Roman culture in this era?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Vergil's poetry and the Aeneid
2. Histories such as those of Julius Caesar and Sallust
3. Other achievements in law and architecture
4. Greek influence on Roman culture
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Prior to the Great Awakening, which of the following best characterizes the religious beliefs and practices of slaves?
A) Most slaves converted to Protestant Christianity. B) Most slaves retained much of their traditional religious cultures. C) Most slaves were officially Christian, although they knew little about Christian beliefs. D) Most slaves converted to Catholic Christianity.
Under Augustus,members of the armed forces
a. were forced to settle in frontier provinces. b. became true professionals—enlisting for 20 years. c. were placed in arranged marriages with local women in the areas they were occupying. d. None of these answers are correct.
Why did Lyndon B. Johnson insist on taking the oath of office with Jackie Kennedy at his side after John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas as shown in this photograph taken by Cecil Stoughton?
A) to demonstrate to the public that she supported his presidency B) to put a stop to widespread rumors that he had no right to the presidency C) to show that the supposed friction between him and President Kennedy was a myth D) to quell suspicions that he had had a hand in the assassination of President Kennedy
In the United States, the steel industry first emerged in
A. Pennsylvania and Ohio. B. Vermont and Massachusetts. C. Illinois and Indiana. D. Alabama and Mississippi. E. New Jersey and New York.