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jlmhmf

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Why did Faustina the Younger, wife of Marcus Aurelius, receive the honorary title Augusta?
 
  A) She was a direct descendent of Augustus.
  B) She quickly produced an imperial heir, which enhanced her importance.
  C) She styled herself after Augustus's wife, Livia.
  D) Because she was childless, she adopted and cared for many orphaned children.

Question 2

In the bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, the emperor's gesture of clementia indicates that he will do what with the now-lost figure of the enemy?
 
  A) spare him
  B) execute him
  C) imprison him
  D) fine him



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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