Based on the writings of Procopius, empress Theodora seemed to wield more power than previous empresses because she
a. sat next to the emperor.
b. received and entertained foreign diplomats.
c. could speak to people in Greek.
d. commanded the imperial navy.
b
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What strategic understanding did General George Washington have about his army that was critical to its survival and ultimate victory over the British?
A) Washington understood that the longer he could keep his inexperienced army together and out of too many battles, the more likely it would be that the British would tire of prosecuting the war. B) Washington understood that he needed to fight an offensive war and engage the British quickly in a general military action. C) Washington understood that if the American army used nontraditional tactics, the superior training and discipline of the British army would soon overwhelm his American troops. D) Washington understood that his strategic goal should be to win an early, decisive victory because he had multiple military advantages over the British army during the first year of the war.
Sophocles was considered the "most Greek" of all the playwrights because
A) of all the playwrights, he had the deepest insight into human character. B) he saw humans as flawed but capable of great deeds. C) of his famous quote... "many is the wonder of the world, but none as great as man." D) he made many improvements to the presentation of dramatic plays. E) he reflected the Greek ideal of "nothing in excess."
The author of Oceana was
a. James Harrington. b. John Milton. c. Niccolo Machiavelli. d. King James II. e. Bishop de las Casas.
Political elites in the old land-based empires of Russia and the Ottomans were torn between reform and
a. war. b. revolution. c. expansionist needs. d. alliances with major Western powers. e. continuity.