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What was the primary reason behind the success of the Macedonian and Roman Empires in expanding their territories?

  • Their advanced technology
  • Their strategic alliances with other nations
  • The military skills of their leaders (correct)
  • Their strong economic systems

What was the cultural significance of the Hellenistic era?

  • The fusion of Greek and Macedonian cultures with Egyptian, Indian, and Persian cultures (correct)
  • The decline of the Macedonian Empire
  • The spread of Roman culture throughout Europe
  • The development of a unified European identity

What was the outcome of the expansion of the Macedonian and Roman Empires to other regions of the world?

  • The destruction of existing cultures
  • The decline of cultural exchange
  • Increased collective learning and more inventions and innovations (correct)
  • The domination of a single culture

Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

<p>Octavian or Augustus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the extent of the Roman Empire's territories?

<p>Throughout western Asia, northern Africa, and the Gaul region in western Europe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the system of governing the Roman provinces established by Octavian or Augustus?

<p>Half of the provinces under his direct control and the rest governed by governors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the establishment of Alexandria in Egypt during the Golden Age of Science?

<p>It helped preserve the cultural achievements of the era (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate length of the network of roads built by the Romans?

<p>50,000 miles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name given to the period of Roman history from Augustus to the Five Good Emperors?

<p>Pax Romana (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant legacy of the Roman Empire in terms of law?

<p>The right of the accused to defend himself before the judge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of Roman art during the Pax Romana period?

<p>Intense realism and curvilinear forms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable literary work of the Roman Empire?

<p>The Aeneid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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