A measure of the desperate straits of the Roman military in the third century was the use of ________ in the army
A. slaves
B. donkeys
C. mercenaries
D. Parthians
Answer: C
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The Meiji Era takes its name from its
a. location. b. emperor. c. government. d. constitution.
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