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1. The foundation of modern democracy was derived from
   A. the New Testament.
   B. the Roman Republic.*
   C. the Laws of Rome.
   D. the Roman Empire.
   
   
2. Rome became the dominant force in the Mediterranean after its victory in the Punic Wars over
   A. Spain.
   B. Great Britain.
   C. Gaul.
   D. Carthage.*
   
   
3. The Roman Empire collapsed because of civil war over the power of Julius Caesar and
   A. devaluation of Roman currency.*
   B. an unstable civil service.
   C. a belief in polytheism.
   D. lack of technological advances.
   
   
4. The Christian religion was spread throughout the Roman Empire by
   A. Abraham.
   B. Paul.*
   C. Muhammad.
   D. Caesar.
   
   
5. Constantine relocated the capital of Rome to Constantinople. The previous name of this city was
   A. Carthage.
   B. Gaul.
   C. Nazareth.
   D. Byzantium.*