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What was Cicero primarily known for during his lifetime?
What was Cicero primarily known for during his lifetime?
- Oratory skills (correct)
- Military conquests
- Political power
- Philosophical writings
In what year was Cicero born?
In what year was Cicero born?
- 43 BCE
- 76 CE
- 106 CE (correct)
- 44 BCE
What was the political status of Rome during Cicero's lifetime?
What was the political status of Rome during Cicero's lifetime?
- Oligarchy (correct)
- Monarchy
- Democracy
- Republic
Which historical event led to Cicero's death?
Which historical event led to Cicero's death?
What political offices did Cicero hold during his lifetime?
What political offices did Cicero hold during his lifetime?
Where did Cicero primarily study philosophy?
Where did Cicero primarily study philosophy?
Which term best describes Cicero's social class background?
Which term best describes Cicero's social class background?
What event in 63 BCE earned Cicero significant popularity and established his reputation as a master orator and adept politician?
What event in 63 BCE earned Cicero significant popularity and established his reputation as a master orator and adept politician?
How did Cicero use philosophy in relation to political concerns?
How did Cicero use philosophy in relation to political concerns?
Why was Cicero exiled from Rome?
Why was Cicero exiled from Rome?
What opportunity arose for Rome after Julius Caesar's assassination?
What opportunity arose for Rome after Julius Caesar's assassination?
Who did Cicero attempt to persuade to defeat Marc Antony?
Who did Cicero attempt to persuade to defeat Marc Antony?
What is one way in which Cicero's philosophy differed from that of Greek philosophers?
What is one way in which Cicero's philosophy differed from that of Greek philosophers?
Why was Cicero killed in 43 BCE?
Why was Cicero killed in 43 BCE?
What contribution did Cicero make regarding natural law?
What contribution did Cicero make regarding natural law?
